Albert Prince-Cox
English footballer (1890-?)
About Albert Prince-Cox
Lived 1890 – 1967 (aged 77). Albert Prince-Cox was a British association football player, association football referee, boxer, meteorologist and association football coach.
Captain Albert James Prince-Cox (8 August 189026 October 1967) was an English football manager, player and referee, boxer, boxing promoter and a fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society.
Prince-Cox became the Secretary-manager of Bristol Rovers in 1930. At the time of his appointment the club were struggling financially, but he was credited with turning the situation around through his use of the player transfer market to buy and sell players for a profit. He left The Pirates (a nickname that he introduced, along with the team's blue and white quartered shirts, which are still worn today) in 1936.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Albert Prince-Cox?
English footballer (1890-?)
When was Albert Prince-Cox born?
Albert Prince-Cox was born on 8 August 1890 in Southsea.
When did Albert Prince-Cox die?
Albert Prince-Cox died on 26 October 1967 in Bristol.
What was Albert Prince-Cox's occupation?
Albert Prince-Cox was an association football player, association football referee, boxer, meteorologist and association football coach.
What nationality was Albert Prince-Cox?
Albert Prince-Cox was British.
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