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Fred Price

1901 – 1985

English footballer

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Lived 1901 – 1985 (aged 84). Fred Price was a British association football player.

Frederick Thomas Price (24 October 1901 – 16 November 1985) was an English footballer who played at outside left for various clubs in the 1920s.

Football career Price was born at Ibstock, Leicestershire, and played his youth football with Coalville Swifts and Whitwick Imperial before joining Leicester City in November 1920.

After four seasons at Filbert Street, where he was considered to be a "clever player", Price moved to the south coast to join Southampton in May 1924 along with half-back Dennis Jones as part of an exchange deal that saw full-back Harry Hooper move in the opposite direction. At The Dell, Price briefly formed a left-wing partnership with his uncle Cliff Price Price was unable to break back into the side and in May 1925 he asked for a transfer.

In the 1925 close-season, Price moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of £250, where he remained for two seasons before joining Chesterfield in 1927.

Family Fred's brother Jack was also a footballer with Leicester City, Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town and Torquay United.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred Price?

English footballer (1901-1985)

When was Fred Price born?

Fred Price was born on 24 October 1901 in Ibstock.

When did Fred Price die?

Fred Price died on 16 November 1985 in Coalville.

What was Fred Price's occupation?

Fred Price was an association football player.

What nationality was Fred Price?

Fred Price was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Price

· Wikidata: Q5496094

· DBpedia: Fred Price (footballer)

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