May 13, 1939 The death took place on Saturday of Mr. Alf Robinson, of Westbourne Road, West Hartlepool, the former Carlisle, Sunderland, and Sheffield United
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Death of Arthur Kingscott
June 19, 1937 Death of Long Eaton ex-referee. Famous football personality. Mr. Arthur Kingscott, of Nether Field, New Sawley, Long Eaton, former treasurer to the
Memories of Davie Hannah
January 16, 1936 It is with a feeling of deep sorrow that I have just learned of the death of Davie Hannah, and I would
The death of James Galt
November 18, 1935 The death took place at his residence, Reedra, Burnside Road, Whitecraige. of Mr James Galt, a former International footballer, and well-known member
Death of Maurice Parry
Sunday, March 24 – 1935 The death occurred during the week-end of Mr. Maurice Parry, many times Welsh international wing half-back, one-time manager of Rotherham
Birket leaves £4,200
Friday, December 29 – 1933 Mr. Robert Kirkham Birket, 54, Breck-road, Blackpool, manufacturer, who died on August 18th last, left estate of the gross value
The death of Billy George
December 4, 1933 William George, the former Aston Villa and England goalkeeper, has died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, aged 59. He joined the Villa
The death of James Ferris
October 10, 1932 Footballers in the South of Ireland will regret to learn of the death of James Ferris, which occurred at his home in
Tom Wilkie’s death
Thursday, March 3 – 1932 Passing of an old Pompey player There are still many Portsmouth F.C. supporters who remember Tom Wilkie, one of the
The death of Charles McCallum
August 16, 1930 The death of Charles McCallum, one of the best-known footballers the Vale of Leven has produced, has taken place suddenly in Glasgow.
Obituary Dan Kirkwood
Saturday, January 19 – 1929 It is only to be expected that the immutable laws of nature should now be taking liberal toll of football
The death of John Joseph Hill (Liverpool F.C. director)
July 30, 1923 The Liverpool F.C. has sustained a severe loss in the death of Mr. John Joseph Hill, one of their directors. Mr. Hill
The death of Peter Platt
January 11, 1922 The death occurred yesterday of Peter Platt, the old Nuneaton Town goalkeeper, and landlord of the White Swan Inn, Market Place, Nuneaton,
Alderman Simon Jude’s sudden death from seizure
December 31, 1921 The news of the sudden death of Alderman Simon Jude, J.P., will come as a shock to a wide circle of citizens.
The death of Ned Doig’s father
Friday, February 28 – 1919 Mr. Alexander Doig, shoemaker, father of J.E. Doig, the famous international goalkeeper, has died in the infirmary at the advanced
The death of Mr. John James Bentley
September 2, 1918 Mr. John James Bentley, a former president of the Football League, died suddenly this morning at his residence at Fairhaven. Mr. Bentley
The death of John Roscow
August 6, 1918 Mr. John S. Roscow, Bolton, one of the oldest of football legislators, died yesterday at the age of 77. He was one
Newcastle United F.C.: The annual meeting of 1918
June 7, 1918 The annual meeting of the shareholders of Newcastle United Club was held last night under the presidency of Mr. J. Graham. Mr.
The death of Dave Russell
January 21, 1918 Information was received in Preston yesterday of the sudden death of David Kennedy Russell, known in football history as Dave Russell, centre
Donald Mackinlay to miss season opener
August 31, 1917 Liverpool start with a journey to Burslem – one of the longest travels in the season – and the difficulty players experience
The death of Lance-Corporal Walter Kimberley
April 22, 1917 The death has taken place under particularly sad circumstances of Lance-Corporal Walter Kimberley, of the Coldstream Guards, who for several seasons played
The death of James Dundas
June 28, 1916 The death is announced this morning of a well-known Dundee footballer, Mr. James Dundas, who in his day gained honours in the
The death of John Clegg
May 26, 1916 The death is announced of John Clegg, the former Barnsley goalkeeper, and a native of Sheffield. With Bristol City he did good
The death of a footballer
February 22, 1916 An inquest was held yesterday concerning the death of Robert William Benson, the well-known international footballer, who died on Saturday afternoon after
David Murray killed in action
December 21, 1915 News has been received in Liverpool of the death in action of an old Leeds City player, David Murray. At the outbreak
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