About Charlie Handley
Lived 1899 – 1957 (aged 57–58). Charlie Handley was a British association football player.
Charles Harold James Handley (15 April 1899 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea Town and Thames.
History Handley was born in Edmonton, North London and, as a youngster, trained with his father in their back garden. After trying out at local team, Edmonton Juniors, Handley went on to play for other minor clubs but finally after enrolling in the Spurs youth before being called up by then current manager Peter McWilliam. From 1921 to 1929, Charlie "Tich" Handley played for Tottenham Hotspur. He and Jimmy Dimmock another well known player were Tottenham's best strikers in that decade.
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Who was Charlie Handley?
English footballer (1899-1957)
When was Charlie Handley born?
Charlie Handley was born on 12 March 1899 in Edmonton.
When did Charlie Handley die?
Charlie Handley died in 1957.
What was Charlie Handley's occupation?
Charlie Handley was an association football player.
What nationality was Charlie Handley?
Charlie Handley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Handley. https://biography.guide/charlie-handley/
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