About Ben Morton
Lived 1910 – 1962 (aged 52). Ben Morton was a British association football player.
Benjamin W. Morton (28 August 1910 – November 1962) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Born in Sheffield, Morton began his career with Stourbridge before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in February 1933. He then joined Manchester United via a short spell back at Stourbridge in May 1935. His only game for United came against West Ham United on 16 November 1935, and he left to join Torquay United in May 1936.
In October 1937, he was transferred to Swindon Town for a then-club record fee of £1,000, and during the following season (1938–39) he was the top scorer of the Third Division South with 28 goals.
He was a regular in the Swindon side until the outbreak of war and remained with the club. He played once during the 1945–46 season before leaving in 1945 to rejoin Stourbridge.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Morton?
English footballer (1910-1962)
When was Ben Morton born?
Ben Morton was born on 28 August 1910 in Sheffield.
When did Ben Morton die?
Ben Morton died on 1 November 1962.
What was Ben Morton's occupation?
Ben Morton was an association football player.
What nationality was Ben Morton?
Ben Morton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Morton (footballer)
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