About Ernie King
Lived 1903 – 1993 (aged 89–90). Ernie King was a British association football player.
Ernest Stanley King (1903 – 1993) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back for Southampton in the 1920s.
Football career King was born in Southampton and was employed by the local newspaper, the Southern Daily Echo. He played football as an amateur with Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in the Southern League before joining Southampton in October 1924.
King's only other first-team appearance came a year later, when he replaced Ted Hough at right back for a 3–1 victory over Barnsley on 18 December 1926.
King remained at The Dell until the summer of 1927, when he joined Guildford City. Although he only made two first-team appearances for the Saints, he played over 100 matches for the reserves.
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Who was Ernie King?
English footballer (1903-1993)
When was Ernie King born?
Ernie King was born in 1903 in Southampton.
When did Ernie King die?
Ernie King died in 1993 in Southampton.
What was Ernie King's occupation?
Ernie King was an association football player.
What nationality was Ernie King?
Ernie King was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie King. https://biography.guide/ernie-king/
MLA: "Ernie King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-king/.
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