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Albert Whitehurst

1898 – 1976

English footballer

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About Albert Whitehurst

Lived 1898 – 1976 (aged 77–78). Albert Whitehurst was a British association football player.

Albert John Whitehurst (22 June 1898 – 1976) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bradford City, Liverpool, Rochdale, Stoke and Tranmere Rovers.

Whitehurst played for five professional clubs during his career and was a prolific scorer, setting club records at two of his clubs, Rochdale for goals in a season and Bradford City for the number of goals in a game as well as a then-record goals in a season.

Playing career Whitehurst was born in Fenton and started his career at his works football team New Haden Colliery, before moving to Stoke in 1920.

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1920–21 Second Division

1921–22 Second Division

1922–23 First Division

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1923–24 Third Division North

1924–25 Third Division North

1925–26 Third Division North

1926–27 Third Division North

1927–28 Third Division North

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1928–29 First Division

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1928–29 Third Division North

1929–30 Second Division

1930–31 Second Division

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1931–32 Third Division North

1932–33 Third Division North

1933–34 Third Division North

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Honours Bradford City Football League Third Division North champions: 1928–29

Stoke Football League Second Division runners-up: 1921–22

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1976
Also known as
Albert John Whitehurst

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Whitehurst?

English footballer (1898-1976)

When was Albert Whitehurst born?

Albert Whitehurst was born on 22 June 1898 in Fenton.

When did Albert Whitehurst die?

Albert Whitehurst died in 1976.

What was Albert Whitehurst's occupation?

Albert Whitehurst was an association football player.

What nationality was Albert Whitehurst?

Albert Whitehurst was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Whitehurst

· Wikidata: Q4711463

· DBpedia: Albert Whitehurst

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