David James Burrows (born 11 January 1949 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs. He started his NHL career in 1971, and played through 1981. He is regarded one of the top defensive defensemen in NHL history. Burrows was noted for his ability to stop talented players of his era (such as Guy Lafleur), from moving in their offensive zones. Burrows was inducted into the Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame in 1996, and is listed as a "starter", along with Larry Murphy.