Eric Morris (1930s footballer)

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Eric Morris
Personal information
Full name Eric Lewis Morris [1]
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1931–1932 Cardiff City 16 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Eric Lewis Morris was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

After being spotted playing local amateur football, Morris was signed by Cardiff City in 1931. He made his debut in a 5–0 victory over Northampton Town in January 1932. In his third appearance, he played in a 9–2 victory over Thames, the club's record victory. He made sixteen league appearances but was released at the end of the season, returning to non-league football. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 137. ISBN   1-85983-462-0.