About Ernie Sykes
Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 81–82). Ernie Sykes was a British association football player.
Ernest Alfred Sykes (27 December 1915 – 1997) was an English professional footballer who made eight appearances in the First Division of the Football League playing for Birmingham. He played as a full back.
Sykes was born in Temple Normanton, Derbyshire. He played for Sutton Town before joining Birmingham in March 1936. He made his debut on 10 April 1936, in a 2–2 draw at home to Manchester United. Sykes played only rarely over the next two seasons, and moved to Cardiff City in the 1939 close season. He played only three games for the club before the Football League was suspended for the duration of the Second World War, and retired in 1944.
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Who was Ernie Sykes?
English footballer (1915-1997)
When was Ernie Sykes born?
Ernie Sykes was born on 27 December 1915 in Temple Normanton.
When did Ernie Sykes die?
Ernie Sykes died in 1997.
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Ernie Sykes was an association football player.
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Ernie Sykes was British.
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