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Ernie Grimsdell

1892 – 1947

English footballer

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Lived 1892 – 1947 (aged 55). Ernie Grimsdell was a British association football referee, military personnel and association football player.

Ernest Frederick Grimsdell (18 August 1892 – 20 September 1947) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Queens Park Rangers as a left back. He had a long association with Southern League club Watford and was capped by England at amateur level. Grimsdell later became a referee and joined the Football League linesman list in 1932. He was demobilised in April 1919. Spartan League 15 4 4 0 6 2 25 6 1911–12 Spartan League 23 6 2 2 4 0 29 8 1912–13 Spartan League 18 3 2 1 8 3 28 7 1913–14 Spartan League 13 3 1 0 2 0 16 3

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Honours St Albans City

Spartan League: 1911–12 Herts Charity Cup: 1912–13

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Who was Ernie Grimsdell?

English footballer

When was Ernie Grimsdell born?

Ernie Grimsdell was born on 18 August 1892 in Watford.

When did Ernie Grimsdell die?

Ernie Grimsdell died on 20 September 1947 in Bushey.

What was Ernie Grimsdell's occupation?

Ernie Grimsdell was an association football referee, military personnel and association football player.

What nationality was Ernie Grimsdell?

Ernie Grimsdell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernie Grimsdell

· Wikidata: Q110454868

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