John R. Burden was an English professional

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, he played 34

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games for

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, his only known club, in 1900 and 1901. Thirty of these appearances were made during the 1900–01 season; the other four in the following campaign.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Burden, John R. Year of birth missing Year of death missing English men's footballers Blackpool F.C. players Men's association football fullbacks Place of birth missing