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Fred Davis

b. 1871

English footballer (1871-?)

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About Fred Davis

Born 1871. Fred Davis was a British association football player.

Frederick William Davis (1871 – after 1900) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Woolwich Arsenal. A wing half, he also played for Soho Villa, Birmingham St George's and Nottingham Forest.

Davis was born in Smethwick, Staffordshire, and played as a wing half for local clubs including Soho Villa and Birmingham St George's However, at Forest he never played a single match and appears to have left football entirely by the year 1900.

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Important facts

Born
1871, Smethwick
Birth century
Also known as
Frederick William Davis

Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Davis?

English footballer (1871-?)

When was Fred Davis born?

Fred Davis was born in 1871 in Smethwick.

What was Fred Davis's occupation?

Fred Davis was an association football player.

What nationality was Fred Davis?

Fred Davis was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Davis

· Wikidata: Q5494967

· DBpedia: Fred Davis (footballer, born 1871)

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