Coach Mike Burns former football coach for Erlanger Lloyd passed away this evening, a great football coach, teacher, father, softball player and friend to the Erlanger Community. He will be deeply missed. He was a coach on the 1976 Lloyd Juggernauts State Championship Football Team. May God Bless the Burns family. JD

He will be missed. He was a great teacher, in everything he did. The world is a better place because of him.

Mike was a great guy. Played some softball with him. He will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers will be with him and his family. Rest in peace and God bless.

He also won a couple titles with highlands in the late 90's.

Prayers sent from Monroe Co.

I heard he was an outstanding coach while at Highlands. RIP Mike Burns.

One of the best coaches I ever played for, great understanding of the game, knew how to teach it to the kids, and was not afraid to hold you accountable. I am deeply saddened to hear this news.

JD, any word on the services?

I am a former student of his. Really enjoyed his classes. Thought he was a great guy. Are there any details?

Very sad news. One of the classiest men I ever met. Great competitor, automatic hit whenever he stepped up to the plate. Prayers to his family.

Love You Mike! Prayers from my family...

Yes Coach Burns finished his last five years at Highlands with Red Dog, only thing I know is he had a long fight with Parkinsons Decease. If I am not mistaken he also coached at CovCath in his early days. Yes he was a great hitter and could put the ball anywhere he wanted. JD

Mike was one of my coach's at Lloyd in the 80"s under Gary Dearwater. I also played softball against him. Great man, he will me missed. Prayers to the entire Burns family!

One of my Facebook Friends posted this:

 

Coach Mike Burns, R.I.P. --- Longtime successful Football Coach. Started at McNicholas H.S. with Rudi Tassini where they created all types of crazy schemes and defenses "just to stay alive in The G.C. L." Forgot more Football than most guys will know. Head Coach - Anderson H.S., Longtime Defensive Specialist with Rudi Tassini & Head Coach Jim 'Red Dog' Daugherty at Lloyd H.S. - Undefeated AAA State Champions '76, Playoff Scoring Margin 96-12. Mike & Rudi implemented the 52 Invert Defense. Mike went on to Coach at Highlands H.S. for some Very Successful & Championship Teams. He was a Mentor, Teacher, Leader, & Friend. He was a Big-Time Successful Athlete & Stud. He played on numerous Championship & World Championship Softball Teams. He had Speed & Quickness - He was Very Fast, could Run & Fly in His Prime. He coached Danny Abramowicz of the '70's New Orleans Saints. Very Successful Softball Coach. Had a Great Sense of Humor, Enjoyed Life, Was A Great Motivator & Communicator. Had A Great Impact on A Great Many Lives & Student-Athletes. R.I.P. Coach Mike Burns. You Will Be Missed.

Yes Coach Burns finished his last five years at Highlands with Red Dog, only thing I know is he had a long fight with Parkinsons Decease. If I am not mistaken he also coached at CovCath in his early days. Yes he was a great hitter and could put the ball anywhere he wanted. JD

 

He did coach at CCH fot at least a couple years. Great person for sure. After High School I would run into him on the softball field. I remember thinking what is this old dude doing playing softball against 20 year old guys. Then once you saw him play you would understand. He could flat out play the game!

Mike Burns Funeral arragement are for Wednesday October 24 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Anderson Township in Cinncinnati. Visitation from 9 - 10 a.m and funeral service at 10 a.m. at the Church. They had a moment of silence at the Lloyd vs Newport game Friday night at Lloyd. JD