J. Alex Burns
(1907-2003)

Died aged c. 96

Commemorated on 1 plaque

J. Alex Burns 1907-2003. Born in Newcastle. Twice Olympic athlete, AAA 4 mile champion, England cross country team captain and Elswick Harrier. Trained here from 1923 until the early 50s.

The Black Bull, Stanhope Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom where they trained