| Fullname | Samuel Burton |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 10 November 1926 |
| Birth place | Swindon, England |
| Death date | 8 October 2020 (aged 93) |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Years 1 | 1945–1961 |
| Clubs 1 | Swindon Town |
| Caps 1 | 463 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
Samuel Burton (10 November 1926 – 8 October 2020) was an English professional footballer who played his entire career as a goalkeeper for Swindon Town, making 463 appearances in the Football League and 509 in all first-team competitions.[1] Only John Trollope, Maurice Owen and Fraser Digby played more times for the club.[2]
As of October 2018, Burton was still making appearances at Swindon Town's Former Players' Association events, at the age of 91.[3]
He died in October 2020 at the age of 93. He had been diagnosed with cancer 12 weeks prior and suffered from dementia.[4]
References
- ^ "Sam Burton". Swindon-Town-FC. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ "Stat Attack: Most Appearances". Swindon-Town-FC. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ "Former Players' Association Launched". www.swindontownfc.co.uk
- ^ "Remembering Sam Burton 1926–2020". Swindon Town F.C.. 8 October 2020.
External links
- Profile at Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk
- Bio from the Swindon Advertiser