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Wilf Chadwick

1900 – 1973

Professional footballer

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About Wilf Chadwick

Lived 1900 – 1973 (aged 72). Wilf Chadwick was a British association football player.

Career Chadwick began his Football League career when he joined Everton in February 1922 from Rossendale Utd for a fee of £340. He made his debut on 4 March 1922, scoring both goals in a 2–0 win over Bradford City. He was the club's (joint) leading scorer the following season, and in 1923–24 was the leading scorer in the First Division with 28 goals.

He moved to Leeds United in November 1925, where he failed to become a regular player, and soon left to join Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 1926. He scored on his club debut, a 2–1 defeat to Middlesbrough on 25 September 1926, and finished his season with 12 goals. He was Wolves' leading goalscorer in 1927–28, with 19 goals, and added a further 13 in the next campaign.

He was transferred to Stoke City in May 1929 for £250. He played seven matches for Stoke in 1929–30 scoring twice.

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1921–22 First Division

1922–23 First Division

1923–24 First Division

1924–25 First Division

1925–26 First Division

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1925–26 First Division

1926–27 First Division

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1926–27 Second Division

1927–28 Second Division

1928–29 Second Division

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Halifax Town 1930–31 Third Division North

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilf Chadwick?

Professional footballer (1900-1973)

When was Wilf Chadwick born?

Wilf Chadwick was born on 7 October 1900 in Bury.

When did Wilf Chadwick die?

Wilf Chadwick died on 14 February 1973 in Bury.

What was Wilf Chadwick's occupation?

Wilf Chadwick was an association football player.

What nationality was Wilf Chadwick?

Wilf Chadwick was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilf Chadwick

· Wikidata: Q3568168

· DBpedia: Wilf Chadwick

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