About Joe Lancaster
Lived 1926 – 2024 (aged 98). Joe Lancaster was a British association football player.
Joseph Gerard Lancaster (28 April 1926 – 8 October 2024) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Manchester United and Accrington Stanley in The Football League in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was born in Stockport. In November 2016, he was noted as being Manchester United's oldest living former player. Lancaster died in Stockport on 8 October 2024, at the age of 98.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Lancaster?
association football player (born 1926)
When was Joe Lancaster born?
Joe Lancaster was born on 28 April 1926 in Stockport.
When did Joe Lancaster die?
Joe Lancaster died on 8 October 2024.
What was Joe Lancaster's occupation?
Joe Lancaster was an association football player.
What nationality was Joe Lancaster?
Joe Lancaster was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Lancaster (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Lancaster. https://biography.guide/joe-lancaster-association-football-player/
MLA: "Joe Lancaster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-lancaster-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Lancaster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-lancaster-association-football-player/.
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