Benjamin Bond (30 August 1904 – March 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside right for Birmingham,[2] for whom he made 82 appearances in the First Division of the Football League.[1] His career was ended prematurely by a knee injury which required several operations.[2] Before joining Birmingham, he played non-league football for Coseley, Pensnett, Upper Gornal, Wellington Town and Bilston United.[2]

Benny Bond
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Bond[1]
Date of birth (1904-08-30)30 August 1904[2]
Place of birth Wolverhampton,[2] England
Date of death March 1972(1972-03-00) (aged 67)[2]
Place of death Wolverhampton,[2] England
Height 5 ft 5+34 in (1.67 m)[3]
Position(s) Outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Coseley
Pensnett
Upper Gornal
Wellington Town
1924–1926 Bilston United
1926 Coseley
1926–1932 Birmingham 82 (13)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 30. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 73. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. ^ Official Football Programme. Programme Syndicate for Everton F.C. and Liverpool F.C. 10 September 1927. p. 12.