About Oswald Littler
Lived 1907 – 1970 (aged 62). Oswald Littler was a British association football player.
Football career Littler was born in Billinge, near St Helens and played football as an amateur with various clubs including Skelmersdale United of the Liverpool County Football Combination and Northwich Victoria in the Cheshire County League while working as a payroll clerk in a Lancashire colliery.
His first professional contract came when he joined Rochdale of the Football League Third Division North in July 1928. A year later, he moved to the south coast to join Southampton of the Second Division on trial, before being signed in August 1929.
In the summer of 1930, Littler was given a free transfer and returned to Lancashire to join Southport. A year later, he moved on to Barrow before winding up his career back in the Cheshire County League with Winsford United.
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Who was Oswald Littler?
English footballer (1907-1970)
When was Oswald Littler born?
Oswald Littler was born on 15 February 1907 in Billinge.
When did Oswald Littler die?
Oswald Littler died on 21 January 1970 in Billinge.
What was Oswald Littler's occupation?
Oswald Littler was an association football player.
What nationality was Oswald Littler?
Oswald Littler was British.
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