About Syd Tuffnell
Lived 1904 – 1990 (aged 85–86). Syd Tuffnell was an association football player.
Sydney James Tuffnell (11 October 1904 – 1990) was an English professional footballer. Born in Sheffield, he joined Blackpool from Worksop Town in 1927, making 90 Football League appearances for the club.
He was signed by Wigan Athletic in August 1934. He spent three seasons at the club, scoring nine goals in 108 Cheshire League appearances. In June 1937, he joined Buxton.
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Who was Syd Tuffnell?
English footballer (1904-1990)
When was Syd Tuffnell born?
Syd Tuffnell was born on 11 October 1904 in Sheffield.
When did Syd Tuffnell die?
Syd Tuffnell died in 1990.
What was Syd Tuffnell's occupation?
Syd Tuffnell was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Tuffnell. https://biography.guide/syd-tuffnell/
MLA: "Syd Tuffnell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/syd-tuffnell/.
Chicago: "Syd Tuffnell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/syd-tuffnell/.
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