 He signed for Newcastle in 1950, but never made any first-team appearances during his first spell at St James' Park.He moved on to Hartlepools United in 1953, where he had an illustrious six-year spell, scoring 60 goals in 186 league appearances.In 1959, Luke's form for Hartlepools earned him a return to Newcastle, who paid a £4,000 transfer fee for his services.