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Fred Milnes

1878 – 1946

English footballer

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About Fred Milnes

Lived 1878 – 1946 (aged 67–68). Fred Milnes was an association football player.

Career

Milnes was born in Wortley, South Yorkshire and was the son of a wealthy steel company executive. He refused to sign professional contracts with club's and only signed on amateur forms which allowed him to move freely around the country and play for England national amateur team. He set up his own amateur touring team The Pilgrims F.C. which spent most of their time playing in the United States.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1946
Also known as
Frederick Houghton Milnes

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Fred Milnes's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Milnes?

English footballer

When was Fred Milnes born?

Fred Milnes was born on 26 January 1878 in Wortley.

When did Fred Milnes die?

Fred Milnes died in 1946.

What was Fred Milnes's occupation?

Fred Milnes was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Milnes

· Wikidata: Q99891700

· DBpedia: Fred Milnes

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