John H. Burke (coach)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Colby College |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1925–1930 | Vermont Academy |
| 1931 | Vermont (freshman) |
| 1932–1933 | Vermont |
| Basketball | |
| 1925–1931 | Vermont Academy |
| 1931–1934 | Vermont |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1940–1942 | Carteret Prep School |
| 1942–? | Morristown School |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–9–1 (football) 16–27 (basketball) |
John Homer Burke was an American coach who was the head football and basketball at the University of Vermont.
Biography
Burke graduated from West Orange High School and Colby College, took physical training courses at Columbia University, and attended Knute Rockne's coaching school at Bucknell University. In 1925, Burke became the football coach at the Vermont Academy.[1] After and undefeated 1930 season, he was named freshman football and varsity basketball coach at the University of Vermont.[2] In 1932, he took over as varsity coach following the departure following the departure of David L. Dunn.[3] After two poor football seasons, Burke submitted his resignation effective the end of the basketball season.[4] He returned to New Jersey, where he served as athletic director of Carteret Prep School and the Morristown School. His son, John H. Burke Jr., was a standout athlete at Morristown.[5]
References
- ^ Merrill, Charles (October 21, 1929). "Vermont Academy Preparing To Move En Masse On Soldiers Field Next Friday". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Colby Grad Is New Vermont Frosh Coach". The Lewiston Daily Sun. November 11, 1930. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Sports Sandwich". Lewiston Evening Journal. November 28, 1931. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "John H. Burke Through As Coach At Vermont". The Boston Globe. March 1, 1934.
- ^ "Yankee Scout to Check Mound Work of Morristown Schoolboy". Newark Sunday Call. May 23, 1943. Retrieved April 8, 2025.