Made his debut for Rovers at inside right in March 1939. He had been playing works football with Serck Radiators after beginning his career with Knowle.
He had a fine goal scoring record at Rovers. The Bromsgrove Messenger felt he had inexhaustible energy and "he was the Alec James of the Birmingham Combination". He was also the regular penalty taker for Rovers in his time with the club.
He was part of the side which captured the Tillotson Cup, defeating Stourbridge 4-3, courtesy of a last miniute goal from Ernie Waldron.
He played for Birmingham in war time football in December 1940, while has also played for Jack Moulds Athletic in 1940/41.
Stats:
Debut: vs West Bromwich Albion "A", Birmingham Combination, Victoria Ground, 18 March 1939, 1-2.
Last game: vs Nuneaton Borough, Tillotson Cup Final, Victoria Ground, 1 June 1940. 4-3.
Four goals in a game:
vs Halesowen Town, Birmingham Combination, The Grove, 28 August 1939, 11-0.
Hat-tricks:
vs Stourbridge, Birmingham Combination, Victoria Ground 12 December 1939, 3-5.
1938/39: 3 appearances, 2 goals
1939/40: 24 appearances, 19 goals
TOTAL: 27 appearances, 21 goals |
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