About Eric Wood
Lived 1920 – 2000. Eric Wood was an association football player.
Eric Wood (13 March 1920 – 2000) was an English footballer who played as a wing half for Rochdale.
In 1939, Wood was on the books of Bolton Wanderers but never made a first team appearance, due to the outbreak of World War II.
Wood first played for Rochdale in the war-time league and also the FA Cup on its return in 1945-46. He made his league debut in the 1946-47 season and remained at Rochdale throughout his career, clocking up 148 appearances and 15 goals. He retired in 1951.
Wood died in 2000.
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Who was Eric Wood?
English footballer
When was Eric Wood born?
Eric Wood was born on 19 March 1920 in Bolton.
When did Eric Wood die?
Eric Wood died in 2000.
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Eric Wood was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Wood (footballer)
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