Eddie Hopkinson
English footballer
About Eddie Hopkinson
Lived 1935 – 2004 (aged 68). Eddie Hopkinson was a British association football player and association football coach.
England national football team at Empire Stadium, London 11th April 1959. From the left, standing: Ronnie Clayton, Billy Wright (captain), Don Howe, Eddie Hopkinson, Ron Flowers, Graham Swaw, Joe Shaw; front row: Bryan Douglas, Peter Broadbent, Bobby Charlton, Johnny Haynes and Doug Holden.
Edward Hopkinson (29 October 1935 – 25 April 2004) was an English football goalkeeper. He was born in Wheatley Hill, near Peterlee, County Durham.
During his club career he played for Oldham Athletic and Bolton Wanderers, the latter from August 1952 to November 1969, where he holds the club record for appearances (578 matches). He earned 14 caps for the England national football team from 1957 to 1959, and was England's reserve goalkeeper at the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He also won 6 Under-23 caps for England. In 1958 he won an FA Cup winners medal, keeping a clean sheet against Manchester United. He was an assistant trainer at Bolton Wanderers until he became assistant manager at Stockport County in 1974. He later worked for a chemical company as a company representative. Eusebio played in his 1971 testimonial game. He also was manager for Ashton United.
Honours Bolton Wanderers FA Cup: 1957–58
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Who was Eddie Hopkinson?
English footballer (1935-2004)
When was Eddie Hopkinson born?
Eddie Hopkinson was born on 29 October 1935 in Wheatley Hill.
When did Eddie Hopkinson die?
Eddie Hopkinson died on 25 April 2004.
What was Eddie Hopkinson's occupation?
Eddie Hopkinson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Eddie Hopkinson?
Eddie Hopkinson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Hopkinson. https://biography.guide/eddie-hopkinson/
MLA: "Eddie Hopkinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-hopkinson/.
Chicago: "Eddie Hopkinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-hopkinson/.
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