A goalkeeper who joined Rovers at the start of the 1927/28 season. He had previously played for Hereford United and Halesowen Town. He was rather unfortunate with injuries during his time with the Rovers.
He was knocked out following a kick in the head and also suffered a broken rib and damage to his collar bone in a match with Leamington Town at the Victoria Ground on Christmas Eve 1927.
He was signed on as a professional player at the start of the 1927/28 season.
He was first choice goalkeeper until he cracked his jawbone in a match against Leamington Town in October. After this injury he was in and out of the side, battling for the keepers jersey with E.G. Smith.
His brother Wilfred was also a footballer who played for Halesowen Town.
Away from football he worked at the Auston Motor Works.
Stats:
Debut: vs Rugby Town, Birmingham Combination, Victoria Ground, 27 August 1927, 3-2.
Last game: vs Nuneaton Town, Birmingham Combination, Nuneaton, 27 April 1929, 3-3.
1927/28: 32 appearances
1928/29: 24 appearances
TOTAL: 56 appearances |
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