About Sammy Salt
Lived 1938 – 1999 (aged 60). Sammy Salt was an association football player.
Samuel John Salt (30 December 1938 – 18 May 1999) was an English footballer who played as a left half.
Career Salt began his career at Blackpool, signing his first professional contract with the club in January 1956, after playing for their youth teams.
In the summer of 1961, Salt dropped into non-league football, signing for Southern League side Cambridge City. The following season, Salt signed for Southern League rivals Chelmsford City. In 1965, Salt signed for Wellington Town.
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Who was Sammy Salt?
English footballer
When was Sammy Salt born?
Sammy Salt was born on 30 December 1938 in Southport.
When did Sammy Salt die?
Sammy Salt died on 18 May 1999 in Poulton-le-Fylde.
What was Sammy Salt's occupation?
Sammy Salt was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sammy Salt. https://biography.guide/sammy-salt/
MLA: "Sammy Salt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sammy-salt/.
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