About Abel Lee
Lived 1884 – 1929 (aged 44–45). Abel Lee was a British association football player.
Abel Lee (born Abel Evans, 1884–1929) was an English professional football right half who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town and in the Southern League for New Brompton/Gillingham.
Career Born in Staveley, Derbyshire, he played for minor teams Wombwell Rising Star and Darfield United Lee was made club captain from 1908 through to 1911. He played 86 times for the club.
Lee joined New Brompton of the Southern League in 1911. He remained with the club, later renamed Gillingham, until 1920 and made over 150 appearances. In 1920 Gillingham gained election to the Football League and replaced most of their existing squad with new players. Lee, by now a veteran at around 36 years old, was one of those who left the club, and it is unknown if he went on to play anywhere else.
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Who was Abel Lee?
English footballer (1884-1929)
When was Abel Lee born?
Abel Lee was born in 1884 in Staveley.
When did Abel Lee die?
Abel Lee died in 1929.
What was Abel Lee's occupation?
Abel Lee was an association football player.
What nationality was Abel Lee?
Abel Lee was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abel Lee. https://biography.guide/abel-lee/
MLA: "Abel Lee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abel-lee/.
Chicago: "Abel Lee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/abel-lee/.
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