About Adrian Capes
Lived 1873 – 1955 (aged 82). Adrian Capes was a British association football player and cricketer.
Career Capes was born in Burton upon Trent and began his career at Second Division club Burton Wanderers, along with his brother Arthur. He and his brother formed a formidable partnership in two seasons with Burton, scoring 66 goals between them. He scored 11 goals in 25 matches in the 1900–01 season, ending as the club's top-scorer.
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Honours Port Vale Staffordshire Junior Cup: 1910
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adrian Capes?
Footballer (1873-1955)
When was Adrian Capes born?
Adrian Capes was born on 18 April 1873 in Burton upon Trent.
When did Adrian Capes die?
Adrian Capes died on 29 September 1955 in Smallthorne.
What was Adrian Capes's occupation?
Adrian Capes was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Adrian Capes?
Adrian Capes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adrian Capes. https://biography.guide/adrian-capes/
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