Charles Burgess (25 December 1883 – 1956) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester City and Stoke.
Career Burgess was born in Church Lawton and played amateur football with Butt Lane Swifts before joining Stoke in 1901, he apparently signed the contract with Stoke whilst sitting on a haystack at his father's farm. He soon became a regular member of Horace Austerberry's squad at a time when Stoke were struggling financially it came as a welcome relief to find a very capable local player. He was a solid defender who produce some hard but fair challenges on opponents. He remained with Stoke until they went bankrupt in 1908 and Burgess joined Manchester City after making 195 appearances for Stoke. His time at Hyde Road was hampered by a knee injury which eventually caused him to retire.
Personal life Burgess served in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War, firstly at No. 28 Casualty Clearing Station in Fouilloy, France and latterly at 49th Stationary Hospital in Bralos, Greece. He contracted malaria during the Salonika Campaign.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke1901–02First Division3010401902–03First Division310403501903–04First Division220002201904–05First Division150001501905–06First Division350203701906–07First Division360303901907–08Second Division37060430Total17901601950Manchester City1908–09First Division260002601909–10Second Division4000401910–11First Division200020Total32000320Career total21101602270
Honours Manchester City Football League Second Division: 1909–10
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