Trigger Burke

Webster 75 · Post by **Webster 75** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 1:44 pm

Trigger Burke's number is retired for the money he gave the program. I can easily name 50 people that contributed more to the success of UMass basketball than Trigger Burke. Naming a hall of fame for a donor is one thong, retiring a jersey for a donor is a joke and is merely a reminder of the rinky-dink reputation that our athletic department is trying to shake.

obg · Post by **obg** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 3:57 pm

So let me get this right. He was the best player on a good team for the size of the school (4000) and the competition. He had the credentials as a player. He gave money to the school so he didn't deserve the reward for playing?

Post by **MikeUMA** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:43 pm

George 'Trigger' Burke: The dean of Quincy hoops
http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20 ... /2000/NEWS

MikeEsq · Post by **MikeEsq** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:51 pm

Good read. Trigger is The Man.

Kosty · Post by **Kosty** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:51 am

^

Except for the fact that he thinks Tony's number is hanging in the rafters at Mullins......it's on page 3 of the article where he talks about Tony being inducted to the UMass HOF.

Swampy · Post by **Swampy** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:19 pm

What I learned from reading that article... dude is generous but you will NEVER see "anonymous" next to any donation he gives for anything.

MikeEsq · Post by **MikeEsq** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:23 pm

So what Swampy? The guy's had a financially successful career, and he loves giving back. Better than being the dude who somehow thinks he's going to be the first person in the history of creation to take all his $$$ with him to the afterlife. Believe me, there's probably been a lot more of those types than people like Trigger.

SignMan · Post by **SignMan** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:41 pm

^agree...
Trigger likes to see his name on the Marquee; nothing wrong with that...

Swampy · Post by **Swampy** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:44 pm

So what? Well, like I said DUDE IS GENEROUS. However, a LOT of people are generous without mentioning it every time they're interviewed by the hometown rag.

Personally, I don't care where or how the money comes to the University. The more the better, obviously. Mr. Burke seems like a great guy and a great ambassador for the University. Especially the Athletic Dept. I guess I just don't see the need to repeatedly blow your own horn about it when interviewed. Seems strange actually.

SignMan · Post by **SignMan** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:17 pm

"The name of the game is I like it like that"

69MG · Post by **69MG** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:26 pm

Maybe he trying to get the point across that people need to donate and follow his example, even if not anywhere near the level he can afford.

Umass90 · Post by **Umass90** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:32 pm

What Swampy said.

Post by **MikeUMA** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:40 pm

Also agree with Swampy. Big big thanks to Trigger for donating all that he has, but self-promoting his donations is a bit distasteful.

If the university wants to issue press releases touting his generosity, fine, no issue with that. But Trigger could use a dose of humility to go along with his bankroll. His contributions have been awesome, but we don't need to hear him say how awesome.

SignMan · Post by **SignMan** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 4:10 pm

On the other hand, is it not presumptuous to assume he has never been Mr. Anonymous...

unless Anonymous has a different meaning.

Mass Grad · Post by **Mass Grad** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 5:10 pm

MikeUMA wrote:Also agree with Swampy. Big big thanks to Trigger for donating all that he has, but self-promoting his donations is a bit distasteful.

If the university wants to issue press releases touting his generosity, fine, no issue with that. But Trigger could use a dose of humility to go along with his bankroll. His contributions have been awesome, but we don't need to hear him say how awesome.

Why not? What Harm? So you are offended. So what.