About Cliff Birks
Lived 1910 – 1998 (aged 87–88). Cliff Birks was a British association football player.
Clifford Birks (born 13 December 1910 – 1998) was an English professional footballer who played as both a right-half and at outside-right for Stoke City, Port Vale, Torquay United and Halifax Town in the 1930s.
Career Port Vale Birks played for Stoke St. Peters and Stoke City, before joining Port Vale in November 1929. He made his debut on 27 December 1932, in a 2–1 win over Charlton Athletic at the Old Recreation Ground, and made 21 Second Division appearances and one FA Cup appearance in the 1932–33 season.
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1932–33 Second Division
1933–34 Second Division
1934–35 Second Division
1935–36 Second Division
58!!7!!1!!0!!0!!0!!59!!7 Torquay United 1936–37 Third Division South
Halifax Town 1937–38 Third Division North
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Who was Cliff Birks?
Footballer (1910-1998)
When was Cliff Birks born?
Cliff Birks was born on 13 December 1910 in Hanley.
When did Cliff Birks die?
Cliff Birks died in 1998.
What was Cliff Birks's occupation?
Cliff Birks was an association football player.
What nationality was Cliff Birks?
Cliff Birks was British.
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