About Ernest Bambridge
Lived 1848 – 1917 (aged 69). Ernest Bambridge was a British association football player.
Ernest Henry Bambridge (16 May 1848 – 16 October 1917) was an English footballer who made one appearance as a forward for England in 1876. He was the eldest of three brothers who played for England.
Career His football career was spent with Windsor Home Park, Swifts, East Sheen and Corinthian and he gained representative honours for Berkshire. His solitary England appearance came on 4 March 1876 against Scotland at Hamilton Crescent, Partick. According to Philip Gibbons, "England struggled throughout the game, which saw the home team run out winners by three goals to nil."
His younger brothers, Arthur and Charles played 3 and 18 times respectively for England. They are the only trio of brothers to have played for England.
Bambridge earned his living as a member of the London Stock Exchange. He died in Southend on 16 October 1917.
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Who was Ernest Bambridge?
English footballer (1848-1917)
When was Ernest Bambridge born?
Ernest Bambridge was born on 16 May 1848 in Windsor.
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Ernest Bambridge died on 16 October 1917 in Southend-on-Sea.
What was Ernest Bambridge's occupation?
Ernest Bambridge was an association football player.
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Ernest Bambridge was British.
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