About Fred Linfoot
Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 77–78). Fred Linfoot was a British association football player.
Fred Linfoot (12 March 1901 – 1979) was an English footballer who made 104 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City, Chelsea and Fulham. He played as an outside right. He also played non-league football in London and in his native north-east of England.
Linfoot was on the books of Leeds City when the club was expelled from the league and disbanded in 1919, but appeared for them only in wartime football. When the players were auctioned off, he joined Lincoln City for £250.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Linfoot?
Footballer (1901-1979)
When was Fred Linfoot born?
Fred Linfoot was born on 12 March 1901 in Whitley Bay.
When did Fred Linfoot die?
Fred Linfoot died in 1979 in Tyne and Wear.
What was Fred Linfoot's occupation?
Fred Linfoot was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Linfoot?
Fred Linfoot was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Linfoot. https://biography.guide/fred-linfoot/
MLA: "Fred Linfoot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-linfoot/.
Chicago: "Fred Linfoot." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-linfoot/.
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