Jack William Burkett (born 21 August 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for West Ham United and Charlton Athletic, and was player-manager at League of Ireland team St Patrick's Athletic.
Burkett started his career at West Ham United, joining the senior team in July 1958.
[2] He played in the FA Youth Cup Final of 1958–59 alongside Bobby Moore, Harry Cripps and Eddie Bovington,[3] and made his League debut against Fulham on 30 April 1962.
[4] Burkett lost his place in the West Ham team to John Charles after an injury during the 1966–67 season, and moved to Charlton Athletic for £10,000 on 12 June 1968.
He went on to manage the Saudi Arabia under-18 team, then Ørsta of the Norwegian Third Division in 1980, before returning again to Southend as youth coach.