About Gordon Ashcroft
Lived 1902 – 1982 (aged 79–80). Gordon Ashcroft was a British association football player.
Gordon Aschroft (7 September 1902 – 1982) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Lea, Lancashire, he played for Coppull Central before joining Football League First Division side Burnley in November 1925. He made his debut for the club on 7 December 1925 in the 3–1 win against Birmingham at Turf Moor. Ashcroft failed to make another first-team appearance for Burnley and was released at the end of the 1926–27 season. In August 1927 he signed for Burscough Rangers,
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Who was Gordon Ashcroft?
English footballer (born 1902)
When was Gordon Ashcroft born?
Gordon Ashcroft was born on 7 September 1902 in Lea.
When did Gordon Ashcroft die?
Gordon Ashcroft died in 1982.
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Gordon Ashcroft was an association football player.
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Gordon Ashcroft was British.
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