About Eddie King
Born 1890. Eddie King was a British association football player.
Edward Burn King (5 December 1886 – after 1913) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half in the Football League for Clapton Orient and Woolwich Arsenal.
Personal life King served as a private in the Football Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and the Labour Corps during the First World War. After his retirement from football due to being wounded, he became a miner.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie King?
association football player
When was Eddie King born?
Eddie King was born in 1890 in Blyth.
What was Eddie King's occupation?
Eddie King was an association football player.
What nationality was Eddie King?
Eddie King was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie King (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie King. https://biography.guide/eddie-king-association-football-player/
MLA: "Eddie King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-king-association-football-player/.
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