Norman Corner

James Norman Corner, known as Norman Corner, (16 February 1943 – 19 February 2011) was an English professional footballer who could play as either a centre half or a forward. Active in the Football League between 1964 and 1971, Corner made 160 appearances, scoring 32 goals.

Early life Corner was born in the mining village of Horden, in County Durham, England, on 16 February 1943. He attended Horden Roman Catholic School where he played centre half and wing half for the football team, and was selected for East Durham Boys. before Lincoln City signed Corner for a fee just short of £4,000. and scored his first goal in the following game which finished in a 5–1 victory against Grimsby Town. He helped City to 21 games undefeated to earn them promotion in his first season at the club during which period he scored eight goals. three days after his 68th birthday. His funeral was held at Horden Catholic Church, next to the Colliery Welfare's home ground.