Ernest Whitter

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Ernest Whitter
Personal information
Place of birth Didsbury, England
Height5 ft 7+12 in (1.71 m) [1]
Position(s) Outside right
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Didsbury
Nelson
1922–1924 Bradford City 1 (0)
New Brighton
Ashton National
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ernest Whitter was an English professional footballer who played as an outside right.

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Career

Born in Didsbury, [2] Whitter spent his early career with Didsbury and Nelson. [3] He signed for Bradford City from 'minor football' in August 1922, [2] making 1 league appearance for the club, [4] before moving to New Brighton in July 1924. [2] He later played for Ashton National. [3]

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References

  1. "League clubs and their players for the coming season. New Brighton". Athletic News. Manchester. 4 August 1924. p. 3.
  2. 1 2 3 Frost, p. 410
  3. 1 2 Ernest Whitter at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. Frost, p. 390