About Alf Underwood
Lived 1869 – 1928 (aged 58–59). Alf Underwood was a British association football player.
Early and personal life Alfred Underwood was born in April 1869, with the birth registered in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was the youngest of six children to William and Louisa (née Fowler); his father worked as a potter's presser. Underwood played at left-back in Stoke's first season in the Football League and missed only one match in the next three seasons (at Walsall in 1891). He retired in 1893 when he was only 24 after he cut his knee and the wound became infected, although he was still called up to play occasionally afterwards. Underwood then worked in the local pot banks but suffered many health problems which led to his death in 1928.
Honours Stoke Football Alliance: 1890–91
'England British Home Championship: 1890–91
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Who was Alf Underwood?
English footballer (1869-1928)
When was Alf Underwood born?
Alf Underwood was born in 1869 in Hanley.
When did Alf Underwood die?
Alf Underwood died on 8 October 1928 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was Alf Underwood's occupation?
Alf Underwood was an association football player.
What nationality was Alf Underwood?
Alf Underwood was British.
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