His father, Fred, was the groundsman at Roker Park and previously worked on the groundstaff at Lord's.
Having completed his national service in the Royal Air Force, he worked variously as a salesman, in a bank, as director of a sports centre, and as a teacher at Enfield Grammar School.
[2][3] Between 1961 and 1978, Burridge played 123 matches in the Minor Counties Championship, for Durham, Lincolnshire and Hertfordshire.
[4] During that time he also played 36 List A cricket matches for Durham, Hertfordshire and the Minor Counties North, South and West teams in the Benson and Hedges and Gillette Cup competitions.
[6] Having worked as amenities and recreation manager at Watford Borough Council for many years, Burridge was appointed secretary of Middlesex in 1980, succeeding Arthur Flower.