Vern Burke
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Position: TE
Date of Birth: April 30, 1941
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 215 lbs
First Team: SF (1965)
Last Team: NO (1967)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Vern Burke: NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: April 30, 1941
Position: Tight End (TE)
Career Timeline
- San Francisco 49ers (SF) - 1965
- Atlanta Falcons (ATL) - 1966
- New Orleans Saints (NO) - 1967
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Vern Burke played three seasons in the NFL, representing teams in the league during the mid-1960s.
- As a Tight End, he contributed to his teams both as a receiver and a blocker, showcasing versatility in the offense.
- Burke's time in the league coincided with a transformative era for the Tight End position, as players began to take on more significant roles in the passing game.
Legacy
Though not widely known, Vern Burke's journey through the NFL reflects the experiences of many athletes who contributed to the game's development during its early years. His tenure with three different teams highlights the competitive nature of the league during the 1960s.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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