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About Gus Beeby:
“Beeby is also a smart cricketer, and as a wicket-keeper has gained a well-merited reputation for more than average ability. Standing 5ft. 10in., and weighing 12st. 10lb., he is well adapted for the post of goalkeeper, from a physical point of view. He displays a nimbleness when dealing with shots that Sam Hardy alone can excel, and with high drives he is especially effective. Though not perhaps so nimble in pouncing upon ground balls as is the incomparable “Sam,” he possesses a quick eye and anticipates danger intelligently.”
(Source: Athletic News: May 15, 1911)

Born: January 24, 1889: Ashbourne, in England.
Passed away: 1924.
** The 1911 Census says he lived as a boarder at 303, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool. He is 22 years of age and profession is “professional footballer.” Birth place is given as Osmaston, Ashbourne in Derbyshire.

Nickname: Gus.

Position: Goalkeeper.

Height: 178 cm. (5ft. 10in.);
Weight: 81 kilos (12st. 10lb.).
** Source: Athletic News: May 15, 1911.

Career:
Osmaston.
* 1906-07: (Ashbourne and District League);
* 1907-08: (Ashbourne and District League).
Ashbourne Town.
* 1908-09:
* Trial with Liverpool: December, 1908.
Liverpool: Signed: December 14, 1908.
* eligible to play for Liverpool F.C. in official matches: December 15, 1908.
* 1908-09: 0-0 (Football League 1); 0-0 (FA Cup);
* 1909-10: 5-0 (Football League 1); 0-0 (FA Cup);
* 1910-11: 11-0 (Football League 1); 0-0 (FA Cup).
** Transferred to Manchester City.
Manchester City: Signed: May 11, 1911.
* 1911-12: 11-0 (Football League 1); 0-0 (FA Cup).
Tranmere Rovers.

Image(s):
Joint Everton and Liverpool Match Programme: April 2, 1910.
Augustus Beeby 1910

Athletic News: May 15, 1911.
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One comment

  1. I would like to know more about my great grandfather. He was awarded the shield when he played for white star wanderers, I have that medal in my possession that was given to me by my mom just after my dad died. They were the shield winners after beating Liverpool back in 1893

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