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Marty Burke
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Born (1905-01-28)January 28, 1905
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died March 7, 1968(1968-03-07) (aged 63)
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 1927–1938

Martin Alphonsos Burke (January 28, 1905 – March 7, 1968) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. Burke played 504 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Ottawa Senators. Burke was able to win the Stanley Cup twice with the Montreal Canadiens in 1930 and in 1931.

Burke retired from playing professional ice hockey in 1938. After he retired, Burke became the coach of the Calgary Stampeders of the ASHL/ABCSL/WCSHL. He was the head coach for 4 seasons and the associate coach for 1 season. Burke died on March 7, 1968.

  • Marty Burke's NHL player profile
  • Marty Burke's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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