About Ben Warburton
Lived 1864 – 1943 (aged 78–79). Ben Warburton was a British association football player.
Benjamin Frederick Warburton (1864–22 September 1943), known as Ben Warburton, was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Notts County.
Early career Ben Warburton was once described as "A sterling half-back". As a young man he played cricket for Notts Castle Cricket Club.
1888–1889 season
Playing at centre–half, Warburton made his Club & League debut on 8 September 1888 at Anfield, the then home of Everton. Notts County lost to the home team 2–1. Ben Warburton appeared in two of the 22 League matches played by Notts County in season 1888–89.
1889 onwards
In 1889 Warburton took a posting in South Africa and emigrated there to work in the telegraph service. He must have returned to Nottingham as births, marriages and deaths records his death at the age of 79 in Basford, a suburb of Nottingham, on 22 September 1943.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Warburton?
Footballer (1864-1943)
When was Ben Warburton born?
Ben Warburton was born in 1864 in Worksop.
When did Ben Warburton die?
Ben Warburton died on 22 September 1943.
What was Ben Warburton's occupation?
Ben Warburton was an association football player.
What nationality was Ben Warburton?
Ben Warburton was British.
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