About Ed Roughley
Lived 1879 – 1948 (aged 68–69). Ed Roughley was an association football player.
Edward Roughley (26 September 1879 – May 1948) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Hull City.
Roughly played at amateur level before signing for Hull in May 1906, just after Hull's first season in the Football League. After Martin Spendiff left for Bradford City in April 1908, Roughly became the first choice goalkeeper. He missed only five games over the next four seasons, during which period he made 131 consecutive League appearances, setting a record for a Hull player. The following season, Nick Hendry was preferred to him and he never played for the first team again. In 1914, he left Hull for Midland League side Chesterfield Town.
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Who was Ed Roughley?
English footballer
When was Ed Roughley born?
Ed Roughley was born on 26 September 1879 in Ormskirk.
When did Ed Roughley die?
Ed Roughley died in 1948.
What was Ed Roughley's occupation?
Ed Roughley was an association football player.
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