W.R. "Tricky" Pearce was a diminutive forward, usually on the right wing.
He was the younger brother of fellow Rovers forward S.J. Pearce.
He was leading scorer in the 1921/22 campaign where he also played in the Worcestershire Senior Cup final against Stourbridge, where Rovers lost 1-0. In the 1922/23 campaign he was joint leading scorer with Barrett, both netted 11 goals.
Stats:
Debut: Vs Oakengates Town, Birmingham Combination, Victoria Ground, 12 March 1921.
Last game: Vs Wellington St. Georges, Birmingham Combination, Wellington, 28 April 1923
1920/21: 2 appearances, 1 goal
1921/22: 35 appearances, 18 goals
1922/23: 25 appearances, 11 goals
TOTAL: 62 appearances, 30 goals |
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