William Thomas Chambers (10 August 1906 – 1978) was an English-born association footballer who played as an inside forward. He played for a number of Football League and non-league clubs in the 1920s and 1930s, and enjoyed notable spells with Halifax Town and Chester.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Thomas Chambers | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 1906 | ||
| Place of birth | Wednesbury,[1] England | ||
| Date of death | 1978 (aged 71 or 72) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| West Bromwich Albion | 0 | (0) | |
| Wednesbury Town | ? | (?) | |
| Worcester City | ? | (?) | |
| Shrewsbury Town | ? | (?) | |
| Darlaston Town | ? | (?) | |
| 1929?–1930? | Burnley | 2 | (0) |
| Lovells Athletic | ? | (?) | |
| Shrewsbury Town | ? | (?) | |
| Darlaston Town | ? | (?) | |
| 1932?–1934? | Halifax Town | 70 | (50) |
| 1934?–1935? | Bolton Wanderers | 2 | (1) |
| 1935?–1936? | Oldham Athletic | 10 | (2) |
| 1936–1938 | Chester | 48 | (18) |
| Bath City | ? | (?) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He holds the Halifax Town record for most goals scored in a game, netting six in a Football League Division Three North match against Hartlepools United in April 1934.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "Chester. Fifth title bid". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xiii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Halifax Town facts at mehstg.com
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