About Paul Shardlow
Lived 1943 – 1968 (aged 25). Paul Shardlow was a British association football player and cricketer.
Career
Football career Shardlow was born in Stone, Staffordshire and began his career with Northwich Victoria before joining Stoke City in 1966 as understudy to John Farmer and Gordon Banks. He was put in the reserves for the 1968–69 season before his death on 14 October 1968 at the age of 25.
Death Shardlow died on 14 October 1968 of a heart attack while on a training ground, at the age of 25. He was survived by his father, the cricketer Bertie Shardlow.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Shardlow?
English footballer and cricketer (1943-1968)
When was Paul Shardlow born?
Paul Shardlow was born on 29 April 1943 in Stone.
When did Paul Shardlow die?
Paul Shardlow died on 14 October 1968 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was Paul Shardlow's occupation?
Paul Shardlow was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Paul Shardlow?
Paul Shardlow was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Shardlow. https://biography.guide/paul-shardlow/
MLA: "Paul Shardlow." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-shardlow/.
Chicago: "Paul Shardlow." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-shardlow/.
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