Edward Burgin (29 April 1927 – 26 March 2019)[2] was an English professional footballer who played 551 times in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United and Rochdale.
[2] His debut came in a Second Division game against Swansea Town on 1 September 1949,[4] and despite being only 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) tall,[A] his agility kept him in the side for nearly eight seasons.
[5] After 314 appearances for United, including 281 League games and 20 FA Cup ties, he moved to Doncaster Rovers for a £3,000 fee, as replacement for Harry Gregg who had joined Manchester United.
[2] In 1958, he joined Leeds United making 58 league appearances for the West Yorkshire side.
[3] During his time with Sheffield United, Burgin was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the country.