Cortland State University Alum and Hall of Famer Jimmy Burke is a native of Huntington, New York. Burke helped Cortland State win a 1975 national championship. His individual honors include three time collegiate All-American and all club selection with Long Island Lacrosse club which one six championships during his tenure with the team. Burke is a 3 x national team selection in 1982, 1986 and 1990, He also served as a captain of his college team and the 1986 US national team. In 1986, he earned an All-World Team selection and was voted Outstanding Defenseman. In 1991, he won the Krongard Trophy for his contributions to the game as an active club player. This interview is part of our on going series on tweeners—those who excel despite some obvious deficiency such as size and/or speed (see the link to the series below). Follow the Fred Opie show and the content Fred shares on his website, Twitter and Facebook. Take the time to review the show on You Tube, iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. If you like what you hear and learn, tell others about it and share and post the link to the show.
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