Joe Edelston
Association football player
About Joe Edelston
Lived 1897 – 1970 (aged 72). Joe Edelston was a British association football player and association football coach.
Joseph Edelston (27 April 1891 – 10 March 1970) was an English professional football player and manager, best remembered for his 17 years serving Fulham in the Football League as a player, caretaker manager and reserve team manager. He also represented Hull City and Manchester City as a player and was included in the FA XI squad for a tour of South Africa in 1910. Later in his career he managed Reading and worked for Brentford and Leyton Orient as a coach. His son Maurice was also a footballer and later a successful sports broadcaster.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Edelston?
association football player (1897-1970)
When was Joe Edelston born?
Joe Edelston was born on 27 April 1897 in Appley Bridge.
When did Joe Edelston die?
Joe Edelston died on 10 March 1970 in London.
What was Joe Edelston's occupation?
Joe Edelston was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Joe Edelston?
Joe Edelston was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Edelston. https://biography.guide/joe-edelston/
MLA: "Joe Edelston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-edelston/.
Chicago: "Joe Edelston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-edelston/.
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