Wilkes University Athletics

During his three seasons as an offensive tackle with the Colonels, Burke was part of legendary coach Rollie Schmidt’s Golden Horde from 1965-1969 which won 32 straight games capturing three MAC titles. Wilkes won the Lambert Bowl in 1968 and was recognized as the best small school team in the nation.
 
Burke was named Most Valuable Offensive Lineman by the MAC in 1968. He was also selected honorable mention All-American and All-State in 1969. After graduating from Wilkes in 1970, Burke was recruited by the Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons and the Baltimore Colts. For his efforts on the gridiron, Burke was named to the MAC All-Century Team as well as being inducted in 2013 to the Luzerne County Hall of Fame.