About Alan Withers
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 87). Alan Withers was a British association football player.
Blackpool
Signed to Blackpool by Joe Smith on 4 July 1949, Withers made his League debut against Huddersfield Town on 18 November 1950, at inside-left, and became the first player to score a hat-trick on his First Division debut in the Seasiders 3–1 victory. He was sold to Lincoln City for £350 on 28 February 1955 and went on to score seven other hat-tricks in League football whilst playing in the Second and Third Divisions.
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Who was Alan Withers?
Footballer (1930-2017)
When was Alan Withers born?
Alan Withers was born on 20 October 1930 in Bulwell.
When did Alan Withers die?
Alan Withers died on 29 November 2017 in Nottingham.
What was Alan Withers's occupation?
Alan Withers was an association football player.
What nationality was Alan Withers?
Alan Withers was British.
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