About Alf Dark
Lived 1893 – 1964 (aged 70). Alf Dark was a British association football player.
Alfred James Dark (21 August 1893 – 3 August 1964) was an English footballer who played at half-back for Newcastle United, Leeds United, Port Vale, Halifax Town, Barrow, Sittingbourne, and North Shields
Career Dark played for Wallsend and Newcastle United before being signed by Leeds United in May 1921. He made his debut in the English Football League at the age of 29 on 28 October 1922, in a 2–1 defeat at Leicester City. He was unable to dislodge Jim Baker or Ernie Hart in the Leeds first-team. He scored on his debut on 25 August, in a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at the Nest.
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Newcastle United 1919–20 First Division
Leeds United 1922–23 Second Division
Port Vale 1923–24 Second Division
1924–25 Third Division North
1925–26 Third Division North
1926–27 Third Division North
1927–28 Third Division North
129!!1!!4!!0!!133!!1 Barrow 1928–29 Third Division North
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Who was Alf Dark?
Footballer (1893-1964)
When was Alf Dark born?
Alf Dark was born on 21 August 1893 in Keynsham.
When did Alf Dark die?
Alf Dark died on 3 August 1964 in St George.
What was Alf Dark's occupation?
Alf Dark was an association football player.
What nationality was Alf Dark?
Alf Dark was British.
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