William Ambrose Bennett (24 June 1878 – 16 April 1953) was an English professional footballer born in Aston, England,[1] who played as an outside right. He made more than 100 appearances in the Football League playing for Crewe Alexandra and Small Heath.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Ambrose Bennett | ||
| Date of birth | 24 June 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Aston, England | ||
| Date of death | 16 April 1953 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Coventry, England | ||
| Position(s) | Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Summerfield | |||
| 1892–1896 | Crewe Alexandra | 33 | (5) |
| 1896–1901 | Small Heath | 70 | (12) |
| 1901–19?? | Stafford Rangers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
When Crewe finished bottom of the Second Division for the second consecutive season and failed to be re-elected to the league for the 1896–97 season,[3] Bennett joined Small Heath. He contributed to Small Heath's runners-up spot in the Second Division in the 1900–01 season and consequent promotion to the First Division, but left the club for Stafford Rangers of the Birmingham & District League later that year.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Michael Bennet". Find My Past. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 23. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra". Football Club History Database. Richard Rundle. Retrieved 10 April 2008.
- ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 72, 147. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
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