Hall of Fame
As an all-Mid-American Conference performer in two sports, Burton lettered three years each in football and track from 1953-55. Coached by Parseghian, he helped lead Miami to two MAC titles in 1954 and 1955. An all MAC halfback on Miami's undefeated 1955 team, Burton led Miami in rushing (722 yards in 82 carries), scoring (84 points), pass interceptions (4), kickoff returns (3 for 68 yards) and punt returns (14 for 216 yards).
His career totals include 1,298 yards in 157 carries for an average of 8.3 yards per carry. He is also tied for fourth among Miami's all-time career scoring leaders with 151 points.
In track Burton captured the MAC low hurdles three consecutive years and also placed in both the high jump and 100-yard dash. In his senior year he placed second in the low hurdles in the national AAU meet and third in the NCAA.
After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles following graduation in 1956, Burton played one year of professional football with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Prior to returning to Miami in 1969 as an assistant football coach, he spent nine years as a teacher and coach in the Cincinnati school system and one year as an assistant coach at Central State. He joined Schembechler's staff at Michigan as an assistant football coach in charge of offensive end in 1970 to 1991.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974.
