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Walter Ashmore

1867 – 1940

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About Walter Ashmore

Lived 1867 – 1940 (aged 72–73). Walter Ashmore was a British association football player.

Walter Ashmore (1861–1940) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa.

Born between 1 October 1861 and 31 December 1861, Walter Ashmore first came to prominence in the West Midlands when he signed for West Bromwich Standard FC in 1886. He spent a couple of seasons with Standard and then moved to Aston Villa as a reserve goalkeeper for Jimmy Warner.

Career

Walter Ashmore, playing in goal, made his League debut on 22 September 1888, at Wellington Road the then home of Aston Villa. The visitors were Everton and the home team won the match 2–1. Walter Ashmore appeared in one of the 22 League matches played by Aston Villa during the 1888–89 season. As a goalkeeper (one appearance) he played in a defence-line that restricted the opposition to one-League-goal-in-a-match once. The appearance against Everton was Ashmore' only League Appearance.

Ashmore left Villa in 1889 and joined Aston Unity, to play football. However, one source states that Walter Ashmore played cricket for Unity. Aston Unity was and still is a cricket Club in 2018.

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Important facts

Born
1867, Smethwick
Birth century
Died
1940

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Ashmore?

Footballer (1867-1940)

When was Walter Ashmore born?

Walter Ashmore was born in 1867 in Smethwick.

When did Walter Ashmore die?

Walter Ashmore died in 1940.

What was Walter Ashmore's occupation?

Walter Ashmore was an association football player.

What nationality was Walter Ashmore?

Walter Ashmore was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Ashmore

· Wikidata: Q7964181

· DBpedia: Walter Ashmore

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