Grand Valley State University Athletics

Josh Bourke ranks as one of the top offensive linemen in Grand Valley State football history. As a member of the Laker football program from 2001 – 2005, GVSU was 64-5 overall, including a mark 54-2 during his four years as a letterman. GVSU played in four National Championship games, winning titles in 2002, 2003 and 2005 during his career. Bourke was a two-time All-GLIAC honoree and a consensus First-Team All-American as a senior in 2005. GVSU was the most prolific offensive team in college football history during his career, setting 47 team, GLIAC and NCAA single-season records. In addition to his Hall of Fame collegiate career, Bourke was selected to the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame in 2023. A nine-year veteran in the CFL, Bourke was a seven-time All-Star, voted the top offensive lineman in the league twice and claimed two Grey Cup titles.