Tom Burns (13 October 1916 – 16 July 1993) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He served in the Australian Air Force during World War Two.
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Australian rules footballer (1916–1993)
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Tom Burns (13 October 1916 – 16 July 1993) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He served in the Australian Air Force during World War Two.