Albert Whitehurst

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