About Fred Basnett
Lived 1924 – 1997 (aged 72–73). Fred Basnett was a British association football player.
Career Basnett played for Stoke City during World War II along with his brother Albert. He was a useful goalscorer in the war leagues and made two appearances in the FA Cup in the 1945–46 season. At the end of the war Basnett left Stoke and went on to play for non-league Northwich Victoria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Basnett?
English footballer (1924-1997)
When was Fred Basnett born?
Fred Basnett was born on 10 November 1924 in Stoke-on-Trent.
When did Fred Basnett die?
Fred Basnett died in 1997.
What was Fred Basnett's occupation?
Fred Basnett was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Basnett?
Fred Basnett was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Basnett. https://biography.guide/fred-basnett/
MLA: "Fred Basnett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-basnett/.
Chicago: "Fred Basnett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-basnett/.
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