About Ted Withers
Lived 1915 – 1994 (aged 78). Ted Withers was a British association football player.
Football career Withers was born in Ower, on the edge of the New Forest, and played youth football in the New Forest League. He was educated at Clarke's College in The Avenue, Southampton.
In December 1937, he moved to Bristol Rovers of the Third Division South, where he became a more settled member of the first team, making 17 league appearances, generally at inside-right, scoring four goals. In the summer of 1938, however, his professional career was over and he returned to Southampton, where he continued to play local non-league football with Bramtoco Sports.
Later career Within a year, he left Southampton to move to London where he worked as a sports masseur. After the Second World War, he returned to Hampshire and became an accountant.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Withers?
English footballer (1915-1994)
When was Ted Withers born?
Ted Withers was born on 8 September 1915 in Ower.
When did Ted Withers die?
Ted Withers died on 7 June 1994 in Bournemouth.
What was Ted Withers's occupation?
Ted Withers was an association football player.
What nationality was Ted Withers?
Ted Withers was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Withers. https://biography.guide/ted-withers/
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