Trevor Steven went on to become one of Burnley's most talented discoveries, achieving the unique feat of winning League championship medals in three different countries.
A boyhood Clarets fan, Mike Phelan was one of the famous Barrowford Celtic's early stars, soon progressing to Lancashire Schoolboy honours. He was first signed by Burnley as an Associate Schoolboy and after serving his apprenticeship, turned professional in 1980.
One of the finest wingers in British football since the War, Willie Morgan was reckoned to be the first player in England to have his own fan club during his time at Burnley in the early 1960's.
Harold Mather played all of his League football for Burnley just after the war, one of the famous 'Iron Curtain' defence and his full-back partnership with Arthur Woodruff was one of the most durable in the Club's history.
When a 17-year-old ex rugby wing three quarter with size 11 boots exploded onto the Turf Moor scene during the Clarets' triumphant FA Youth Cup run of 1967/68, his phenomenal speed down the flanks had The Burnley Express searching for superlatives.
Billy Hamilton scored his first Burnley goal in a game with Newcastle United at Turf Moor on Boxing Day 1979, a game that will be fondly remembered for years to come.
Paul Fletcher was signed by the Clarets from Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers, where he had started his career and learnt his trade under the stewardship of Nat Lofthouse and a certain Jimmy McIlroy.
Following Frank Casper in the summer, centre half Colin Waldron was the Club's second major signing of the season when he arrived from Chelsea for £30,000 in October, still aged on 19.
The son of a former Scottish League player, wing-half Bobby Seith enjoyed a distinguished playing career at Burnley, his only English club, in the 1950's.