Birthdate: 1861-01-02 in Aston, Birmingham (Died: 1937-01-06 in Birmingham) Position: Forward Playing for Villa: August 1880 - May 1888 Previous clubs: Waterloo FC, Birmingham FC, Wednesbury Strollers Signed: - From Wednesbury Strollers Sold: Retired with a thigh injury League: 0 Cup: 30 matches - 15 goals International: England A (1882-84, 5 - 6 goals) More info: "The peoples favourite, and one of Archie Hunter's pet pupils. An adept at every form of indoor and outdoor sport, he dribbled like an angel, and shot like a demon. Not nearly so deadly as his comrade, Whateley, he scored his share of goals. Whatever he did he did well, and was neatness personified. Could scarcely be played in wrong position, and was saturated through and through with the Aston Villa spirit. Scored the only goal in the famous cup tie against Queen Park in Glasgow, in 1884. Made a famous wing in company with Eli Davis. A keen judge of most games, a thorough sportsman, he has enriched sport in many directions." The Villa News and Record 1 September 1906 Aston Villa's first senior international. During the 1886-87 season he also played in at least 4 friendlies/other matches. (2 goals) He was vice president in 1923 and president from June 1924 to September 1924. He was then a director from September 1924 to December 1932. He was made life member of Aston Villa from February 1933.
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