About Ted Bennett
Lived 1925 – 2018 (aged 93). Ted Bennett was a British association football player.
Edward Ernest Bennett (22 August 1925 – 23 August 2018) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He competed for Great Britain at the 1952 Summer Olympics. and made two first team appearances. Great Britain were eliminated 5–3 in the preliminary round by Luxembourg after extra time, in a match that finished 1–1 after 90 minutes. Bennett played 86 of Watford's next 87 games, before a finger injury ended his Football League career in 1955. He was sold to Gravesend and Northfleet of the Southern Football League in September 1956 for a nominal transfer fee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Bennett?
English footballer (1925-2018)
When was Ted Bennett born?
Ted Bennett was born on 22 August 1925 in Kilburn.
When did Ted Bennett die?
Ted Bennett died on 23 August 2018.
What was Ted Bennett's occupation?
Ted Bennett was an association football player.
What nationality was Ted Bennett?
Ted Bennett was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Bennett (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Bennett. https://biography.guide/ted-bennett-association-football-player/
MLA: "Ted Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-bennett-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ted Bennett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-bennett-association-football-player/.
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