About Verdi Godwin
Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 87). Verdi Godwin was a British association football player.
Verdi Godwin BEM (11 February 1926 – 1 December 2013) was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Mansfield Town, Middlesbrough, Grimsby Town, Brentford and Stoke City. After retiring as a player, he worked as a scout.
Career Godwin was born in Blackburn and began his career with local club Blackburn Rovers. He scored six league goals in two seasons at Ewood Park and joined Manchester City in June 1948. He scored three goals in eight matches for City before joining Stoke City,
Personal life After retiring from football, Godwin worked during the summer for 36 years as a lifeguard on Southport beach.
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Who was Verdi Godwin?
English footballer (1926-2013)
When was Verdi Godwin born?
Verdi Godwin was born on 11 February 1926 in Blackburn.
When did Verdi Godwin die?
Verdi Godwin died on 1 December 2013 in Southport.
What was Verdi Godwin's occupation?
Verdi Godwin was an association football player.
What nationality was Verdi Godwin?
Verdi Godwin was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Verdi Godwin. https://biography.guide/verdi-godwin/
MLA: "Verdi Godwin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/verdi-godwin/.
Chicago: "Verdi Godwin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/verdi-godwin/.
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