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Archie Needham

1881 – 1950

English footballer

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About Archie Needham

Lived 1881 – 1950 (aged 68–69). Archie Needham was a British association football player.

Archibald Needham (2 August 1881 – 1950) was an English footballer, who played for Crystal Palace in a variety of positions.

Career Born in Sheffield, Needham played professionally for Sheffield United but unlike his namesake (relative?) Ernest Needham he was not a regular first team player. In 1905 he joined new club Crystal Palace, and was the club's top scorer in their first season, playing in the Southern League Division Two. Needham was a versatile player, and played in almost every position save for goalkeeper whilst at Palace. On 21 January 1909, he scored a memorable goal against Football League side Wolves in an FA Cup first round replay. In the dying minutes of extra time, Fred Fountain wrote of the goal in the Croydon Advertiser in 1946: "...he simply weaved his way through all the players and dribbled it right up to the Wolves' goal, putting in an unstoppable shot." Writing in The Penny Illustrated Paper, John Cameron called Needham "The brilliant Crystal Palace 'utility man'."

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1950
Also known as
Archibald Needham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Archie Needham?

English footballer (1881-1950)

When was Archie Needham born?

Archie Needham was born on 2 August 1881 in Sheffield.

When did Archie Needham die?

Archie Needham died in 1950.

What was Archie Needham's occupation?

Archie Needham was an association football player.

What nationality was Archie Needham?

Archie Needham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Archie Needham

· Wikidata: Q15997993

· DBpedia: Archie Needham

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