| James E. Burke was a three-time All-American at Cortland State in 1976, 1977 and 1978. He anchored the defense that won the 1975 National Championships. Elected team captain in 1977 and 1978, Burke was selected to play in the 1978 North/South Collegiate All-Star game. He played for the Long Island LC for more than a decade, was a perennial All-Club selection and a key to six USCLA championship teams. Burke was a member of the 1982, 1986 and 1990 United States teams, all of which won World titles. In 1986 he was selected to the All-World Team, and voted "Outstanding Defenseman of the World Games." In 1991, he won the Krongard Trophy for his contributions to the game as an active club player. Burke continues to play club lacrosse in California. |
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