Burbanks completes trio of Black Cats 1937 FA Cup hero murals
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A mural honouring Sunderland's 1937 FA Cup hero Eddie Burbanks has been unveiled at the Cambridge Arms in Roker.
It completes the trio of murals dedicated to the goalscorers of the club's first-ever FA Cup final victory, against Preston North End, joining Raich Carter's in Hendon and Bobby Gurney's in Silksworth.
Reflecting on his creation, artist Frank Styles said: "I've had some great feedback, including from people whose families knew Eddie," said Styles. "Murals like this help keep the spirit of community alive.
"Yes, it was a long time ago, but I think it's magical to imagine that your actions might still be remembered 90 years later.
"The Cambridge Arms is a great place for this painting, as Eddie is looking towards the site of the old Roker Park stadium and the locals couldn't have been more welcoming."
Sunderland's 2026-27 home kit also pays tribute to the triumph, with the original city crest featuring on the outside of the back of the neck and the full starting XI from that "famous day out at Wembley" included as an interior back of the neck detail.
