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| Michigan State Spartans – No. 71 | |
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| Position | Tackle |
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| Born: | February 20, 1934 Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died: | February 2, 2011 (aged 76) Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| High school | Lawrence (MA) |
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Patrick F. Burke (February 20, 1934 – February 2, 2011), sometimes known by the nicknames "Senator" and "One Round" (the latter due to his prowess in scoring first-round knockouts as a boxer),[1][2] was an American football player, nightclub and restaurant owner, and operator of a betting service called Vegas One News. He played three seasons as a two-way tackle for the Michigan State Spartans football team from 1955 to 1957 and was the captain of the 1957 team. He was selected by both the Associated Press and United Press as a first-team tackle on the 1957 All-Big Ten Conference football team. During Burke's three seasons at Michigan State, the Spartans compiled an overall record of 24–4 and were ranked No. 2, No. 9, and No. 3 in the final AP polls.
- ^ "Kaiser Former Irish Player". Tucson Citizen. December 26, 1957 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Morall Praises Spartans' Spirit, Unity". Los Angeles Times. December 4, 1955. p. II-10 – via Newspapers.com.("As a freshman in the all-college boxing tournament, Burke won the heavyweight title by scoring first-round knockouts over every opponent. Hence his nickname, 'One-Round' Burke.")