Kinear Burns (1923 – 2006), more commonly known as Ken Burns, was a

Manx Manx (; formerly sometimes spelled Manks) is an adjective (and derived noun) describing things or people related to the Isle of Man: * Manx people **Manx surnames * Isle of Man It may also refer to: Languages * Manx language, also known as Manx ...

footballer, who played as a winger in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers and

Southport F.C. Southport Football Club is an association football club based in Southport, Merseyside. They play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 5,414. They are known by their nickname "the Sandgrounders". The club's main ...

Career

After gaining notoriety in the Isle of Man Football League. Tranmere Rovers manager,

Ernie Blackburn Robert Ernest Blackburn (23 April 1893 – 13 July 1964) was an English football player and manager. Career Playing career Born in Crawshawbooth, Blackburn played as a full back for Loveclough, Manchester Youth Club, The Army, Aston Villa ...

, traveled to the Isle of Man to offer Burns a professional contract. Burns was released after one season.

offered Burns a 2 month trial but the club declined to offer Burns a contract for the rest of the season. Upon being released by Southport, Burns would return to the Isle of Man to continue his football career where he would play until his retirement at 60.

Personal life

Burns worked on boats in the Isle of Man during the off seasons. Burns worked as an electrical contractor in Ramsey up until his death.

References

External links

* Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Southport F.C. players Men's association football wingers English Football League players Manx men's footballers 1923 births 2006 deaths {{IsleofMan-sport-bio-stub

Career

Personal life

See also

References

External links