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Martin Golightly

1891 – 1953

Association football player

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About Martin Golightly

Lived 1891 – 1953 (aged 61–62). Martin Golightly was an association football player.

Martin Golightly (1891 – 1953) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Before becoming a professional player, Golightly was a fireman on the North Eastern Railway. He began playing for St. Vincent College before he moved before signing for Gateshead in the North Eastern League where he scored 19 goals in 1911. He played for Exeter City in the Southern League from 1912-13. He later became player-manager of Bideford in 1920.

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Important facts

Born
1891, Lintz
Birth century
Died
1953

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Golightly?

association football player (1891-1953)

When was Martin Golightly born?

Martin Golightly was born in 1891 in Lintz.

When did Martin Golightly die?

Martin Golightly died in 1953.

What was Martin Golightly's occupation?

Martin Golightly was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Golightly

· Wikidata: Q28528597

· DBpedia: Martin Golightly

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