The Eagles traded for Bobby Thomason in 1952, and Burk would share time with him as the starting quarterback.

He started eight games of the 1955 season and threw for 1,359 yards with 9 touchdowns to 17 interceptions while being named a Pro Bowler again.

Burk elected to retire after the 1956 season to attend Baylor Law School.

Burk was also the back judge in the famous 1972 playoff game between the Oakland Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In his later years, Burk and his wife did volunteer missionary work with the Luther Rice Home in Northborough, Massachusetts.

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