About Alf Fields
Lived 1918 – 2011 (aged 92). Alf Fields was a British association football player.
Alf Fields BEM (15 November 1918 – 14 November 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.
Career Fields signed with Arsenal in 1936, turned professional in 1937, and made his debut in 1939. Between then and 1952, Fields made a total of 19 appearances in the Football League. Arsenal won the old First Division in 1947–48, but he only made six league appearances all season. After retiring as a player, Fields spent time as a coach at Arsenal, before eventually retiring in November 1983.
During World War II, Fields served in North Africa and Italy, earning the British Empire Medal.
As the time of his death, Fields was Arsenal's oldest surviving player. He died on 14 November 2011, one day before his 93rd birthday.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Fields?
English professional footballer (1918-2011)
When was Alf Fields born?
Alf Fields was born on 15 November 1918 in Canning Town.
When did Alf Fields die?
Alf Fields died on 14 November 2011 in England.
What was Alf Fields's occupation?
Alf Fields was an association football player.
What nationality was Alf Fields?
Alf Fields was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Fields. https://biography.guide/alf-fields/
MLA: "Alf Fields." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alf-fields/.
Chicago: "Alf Fields." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alf-fields/.
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