About Teddy King
Lived 1884 – 1952 (aged 67–68). Teddy King was a British association football player.
Edwin "Teddy" King (7 July 1884 – 1952) was a footballer who played for Leicester City in the Football League, either side of World War I. He played as a wing half, and joined Leicester Fosse (as City were then called) after playing for a number of local sides.
He made a total of 236 senior appearances for Leicester, plus another 121 wartime appearances.
He also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire in two matches in the 1925 season, playing as a wicketkeeper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Teddy King?
British footballer (1884-1952)
When was Teddy King born?
Teddy King was born on 7 July 1884 in Leicester.
When did Teddy King die?
Teddy King died in 1952.
What was Teddy King's occupation?
Teddy King was an association football player.
What nationality was Teddy King?
Teddy King was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Teddy King. https://biography.guide/teddy-king/
MLA: "Teddy King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/teddy-king/.
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