A forward who joined Rovers in November 1935. He had previously played for Atherstone Town and West Bromwich Albion "A". He usually played at inside-right.
He was a cousin of Ted Sandford, the West Bromwich Albion inside left and also a prominent Birmingham League cricketer who played for West Bromwich Dartmouth.
Sadly, he died in April 1948, whilst on holiday in Wales with his wife and 3 year old child. He was found in a pool with injuries to his throat. He had been ill for some time.
Stats:
Debut: vs Halesowen Town, Birmingham Combination, Victoria Ground, 9 November 1935.
Last game: vs Bournville Athletic, Birmingham Combination, Victoria Ground, 6 November 1937, 1-2.
1935/36: 19 appearances, 5 goals
1936/37: 10 appearances, 3 goals
1937/38: 2 appearances, 0 goals
TOTAL: 31 appearances, 8 goals |
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