About Ike Brookes
Lived 1861 – 1935 (aged 73–74). Ike Brookes was a British association football player.
Career Brookes was born in Bilston and was a wicket-keeper for the Staffordshire County Cricket Club. In 1891 Stoke were suffering from a goalkeeper crisis with both Bill Rowley and Wilf Merritt out with injuries and Brookes was signed by the club. He did well as Stoke remained unbeaten and claimed the Football Alliance title and with it an instant return to the Football League. He remained at Stoke but lost his place once Rowley had recovered and Brookes joined Northwich Victoria.
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Honours with Stoke Football Alliance champions: 1890–91
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Who was Ike Brookes?
English footballer (1861-1935)
When was Ike Brookes born?
Ike Brookes was born on 7 January 1861 in Bilston.
When did Ike Brookes die?
Ike Brookes died in 1935.
What was Ike Brookes's occupation?
Ike Brookes was an association football player.
What nationality was Ike Brookes?
Ike Brookes was British.
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