David Levene (footballer)

David Jack Levene (25 February 1908 – 1970) was an English footballer who played for Hugonians, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Clapton Orient.[2]

David Levene
Personal information
Full name David Jack Levene
Date of birth (1908-02-25)25 February 1908
Place of birth Bethnal Green, England
Date of death 1970 (aged 61–62)
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Hugonians
1930–1932 Northfleet United
1932–1935 Tottenham Hotspur 8 (0)
1935–1936 Crystal Palace 22 (0)
1938 Clapton Orient
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Levene began his career at non-league team Hugonians before joining the Tottenham Hotspur "nursery" club Northfleet United.[3] In 1932 the defender signed for Tottenham. Levene went on to feature in 12 matches in all competitions for the "Lilywhites".[4] He later played for Crystal Palace where he appeared on 23 occasions in all competitions [5] After playing professional football in France,[2][6] Levene ended his playing career at Clapton Orient.

References

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  1. ^ "Palace out for championship. No lack of enterprise at Selhurst". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 156. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. ^ Kent's nursery clubs Archived 3 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 9 May 2009
  4. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Crystal Palace players Retrieved 10 October 2013
  6. ^ David Levene's football career in France Archived 24 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 9 June 2009