About Percy Ashton
Lived 1909 – 1985 (aged 75–76). Percy Ashton was a British association football player.
Percy Ashton (28 March 1909 – 1985) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest in the Football League from 1930 to 1939.
Career Ashton joined Nottingham Forest in 1930 from West Melton Excelsior and played for them until the outbreak of World War II in 1939. He made his Forest debut against Stoke City in September 1930. He joined Grantham Road in 1945.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Percy Ashton?
English association football player (1909-1985)
When was Percy Ashton born?
Percy Ashton was born on 28 March 1909 in Bolton upon Dearne.
When did Percy Ashton die?
Percy Ashton died in 1985.
What was Percy Ashton's occupation?
Percy Ashton was an association football player.
What nationality was Percy Ashton?
Percy Ashton was British.
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· DBpedia: Percy Ashton (footballer)
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