About Alf Wood
Lived 1876 – 1919 (aged 42). Alf Wood was a British association football player.
Career Wood played for local side Smallthorne Albion, before joining Burslem Port Vale in December 1892, aged 16. He made seven Second Division appearances in the 1892–93 season, claiming two goals in a 4–0 win over Northwich Victoria at the Athletic Ground on 4 March. Wood never played for Port Vale again either, and instead returned to the Potteries and signed for Stoke in October 1895. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut against Derby County at the Baseball Ground. He then played two seasons with Derby County, making 60 First Division appearances for the club. He later played for Bradford Park Avenue.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Wood?
Footballer (1876-1919)
When was Alf Wood born?
Alf Wood was born on 1 June 1876 in Smallthorne.
When did Alf Wood die?
Alf Wood died on 1 April 1919.
What was Alf Wood's occupation?
Alf Wood was an association football player.
What nationality was Alf Wood?
Alf Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alf Wood (footballer, born 1876)
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