Jeffrey Turton (21 April 1912 — 1981) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.

Jeffrey Turton
Personal information
Date of birth (1912-04-21)21 April 1912
Place of birth Wortley, England
Date of death 1981 (aged 68–69)
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1934 Chapeltown
1934–1935 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
1935–1936 Gillingham 11 (0)
1936–1938 Crystal Palace 12 (0)
1938–1939 Folkestone
Chelmsford City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Turton began his career at Chapeltown in 1933, signing for West Bromwich Albion the following year. In 1935, after failing to make any appearances for West Brom, Turton signed for Gillingham. Turton made 11 Football League appearances at Gillingham, signing for Crystal Palace in February 1936. At Crystal Palace, Turton made 12 league appearances over the course of two seasons, before signing for non-league side Folkestone in 1938.[2] In 1939, Turton signed for Chelmsford City.[3]

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. ^ "Player Details: Jeffrey Turton". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  3. ^ Jack Rollin (2007). Vintage Clarets – Bitter Times. Tony Brown. p. 13. ISBN 978-1-911376-05-7.