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A winger who played for the Rovers from 1945-49. Described as being slightly built, very fast with a fierce swerving shot in each foot.
In his time at the Rovers he won a Birmingham Combination winners medal and two Worcester Senior Cup winners medals.
After playing in 3 war-time games for Chelsea as a guest, he was brought to the Rovers by Chelsea team-mate Francis "Shunt" Harris, who hailed from Sidemoor and was Rovers manager after hostilities had ceased and football resumed.
He made his debut against Darlaston on 15 September 1945 and was a regular in the side until 1949. During this time he was good enough to be approached to play for West Bromwich Albion, but opted to stay part-time with the Rovers and keep the stability of full time employment. This was due to long standing health issues with a perforated duodenum. Sadly, this ailment caused his premature retirement from the game midway through the 1949/50 season at the age of just 25.
Stats:
1945-49: 63 goals
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D.O.B:
05/01/1925
D.O.D:
29/05/2014
Died:
Worcester
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