About Peter Chambers
Lived 1878 – 1952 (aged 73–74). Peter Chambers was a British association football player.
Peter Chambers (1878–1952) was an English professional footballer in the years prior to the First World War. He made over 160 appearances in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City. He also played in the Southern League for both Bristol City and Swindon Town.
Career Chambers was born in Workington in 1878 where he helped the local club Black Diamonds to win both the Cumberland League and Cup. After playing for Blackburn Rovers, Bedminster and Bristol City, he joined Swindon Town in July 1907 along with Freddie Fenton and Billy Jones.
After retiring Chambers was landlord of the Red Lion pub and died in Swindon in 1952.
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Who was Peter Chambers?
Footballer (1878-1952)
When was Peter Chambers born?
Peter Chambers was born in 1878 in Workington.
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Peter Chambers died in 1952 in Swindon.
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Peter Chambers was an association football player.
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Peter Chambers was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Chambers (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Chambers. https://biography.guide/peter-chambers/
MLA: "Peter Chambers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-chambers/.
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