Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1877 | ||
Place of birth | Derby, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1895–1898 | Burton Swifts | 93 | (3) |
1899–1901 | Bristol Rovers | 53 | (0) |
1901–1902 | Burton United | 50 | (0) |
Total | 196 | (3) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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