Burrows achieved significant success in crown green bowls during the 1980s.

[2][5] He reached the semi-finals of the 1984 Super Bowl, competing against John Bell in a highly regarded match.

[6] Burrows is remembered for his skill and dedication to crown green bowls.

Burrows is listed as a life member of the Altrincham & South Manchester Bowling League.

[8] Outside of bowls, Burrows was the landlord of the 17th Century-Built Red Lion pub in Withington, Manchester, during the late 1970s and 1980s.