About Joe Ashworth
Lived 1943 – 2002 (aged 58–59). Joe Ashworth was a British association football player.
Joseph Matthew Ashworth (6 January 1943 – 2002) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
Career Ashworth was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and progressed through the junior ranks at Bradford Park Avenue, before signing as a professional in January 1960. After making three Football League appearances in two and a half years at Park Avenue, he joined Fourth Division team York City in May 1962. The opportunity of his league debut came after an injury to Alan Woods, nearly a year after signing, and he played in a 5–2 victory over Oldham Athletic on 20 April 1963.
He signed for Bournemouth in June, where he played for two seasons, making 60 league appearances and scoring two goals before joining Southend United in July 1967. Following his retirement, he joined Her Majesty's Prison Service and died in 2002.
Style of play He was a good passer of the ball and during his career was regarded as one of the best passers in the lower leagues.
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Who was Joe Ashworth?
footballer (1943-2002)
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Joe Ashworth was born on 6 January 1943 in Huddersfield.
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Joe Ashworth died in 2002.
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Joe Ashworth was an association football player.
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Joe Ashworth was British.
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