Sean Burke

Retired player. Currently the goalie goalie coach for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Fan letter sent: 3/23/12
Autographs received: 4/05/12
Ratio: 5/5
Duration: 13 days
Address: c/o Phoenix Coyotes


Sean Burke signed all my cards and even personalized them. Burke was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Burke went from the Olympics to the Devils. He started 11 games for the Devils in the 1987–88 NHL season, including an overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on the final night of the season that qualified the Devils for their first playoff series. Burke helped the Devils go on a playoff roll, defeating the division-leader New York Islanders in the first round in six games and then the Washington Capitals in seven games. Burke was one game away from the Stanley Cup Finals but lost in Game 7 of the Wales Conference finals to the Boston Bruins.
Because he played just 11 games in the 1987–88 regular season, he maintained his rookie status for the next season. The next season, Burke was elected into the NHL All-Star Game, becoming the first rookie goaltender to play in the All-Star game.
These cards are nicely signed in Blue Sharpie Marker. Thanks Mr. Burke!