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Malcolm Butler

1913 – 1987

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Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 74). Malcolm Butler was a British association football player.

Malcolm Partridge Butler (6 August 1913 – December 1987) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a full-back in The Football League for Blackpool and Accrington Stanley. He also won one cap for Ireland.

Club career Belfast-born Butler left Belfast Celtic to sign for Blackpool in January 1935. His four-year career with the club was ended by the outbreak of the Second World War.

During the war he guested for both Chelsea and Brighton, playing around his time as a Flight-Lieutenant navigator in the Royal Air Force.

In July 1947 he signed with Accrington Stanley, and captained the club to a sixth-place finish in the Football League Third Division North before retiring in May 1948.

International career On 15 March 1939, he played for Ireland in their 3–1 defeat to Wales. It was the country's last match before World War II.

Post-retirement After leaving the game he became a licensee in Blackpool.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Malcolm Butler?

Footballer (1913-1987)

When was Malcolm Butler born?

Malcolm Butler was born on 6 August 1913 in Belfast.

When did Malcolm Butler die?

Malcolm Butler died on 1 December 1987.

What was Malcolm Butler's occupation?

Malcolm Butler was an association football player.

What nationality was Malcolm Butler?

Malcolm Butler was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Malcolm Butler

· Wikidata: Q6742226

· DBpedia: Malcolm Butler (Irish footballer)

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