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Percy Oldacre

1892 – 1970

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Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 77). Percy Oldacre was a British association football player.

Percy Oldacre (25 October 1892 – 26 January 1970) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre-forward for Stoke, Sheffield Wednesday, Exeter City, Castleford Town, Sheffield United, Halifax Town, Crewe Alexandra, Shrewsbury Town, Port Vale, and Hurst.

Career Oldacre began his career at Stoke without making his first-team debut. He played for Sheffield Wednesday as a guest during World War I. He signed with Exeter City in the summer of 1919 and scored on his debut in a 2–1 win against Swansea City at St James Park in September. He rarely missed a Southern League game for the "Grecians" until he returned north the following year to join Castleford Town. He made his debut at inside-right in a 2–2 draw with Swansea Town at Vetch Field on 11 December 1926 but was not selected again before being released from his contract at the Old Recreation Ground at the end of the season.

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Who was Percy Oldacre?

Footballer (1892-1970)

When was Percy Oldacre born?

Percy Oldacre was born on 25 October 1892 in Stoke-upon-Trent.

When did Percy Oldacre die?

Percy Oldacre died on 26 January 1970 in Stoke-on-Trent.

What was Percy Oldacre's occupation?

Percy Oldacre was an association football player.

What nationality was Percy Oldacre?

Percy Oldacre was British.

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· Wikipedia: Percy Oldacre

· Wikidata: Q7167510

· DBpedia: Percy Oldacre

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