Leonard Hales (1872–1914) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Len Hales
Personal information
Full name Leonard Hales[1]
Date of birth 1872
Place of birth Crewe, England[1]
Date of death 1914 (aged 42)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1897 Crewe Alexandra
1898–1899 Stoke 1 (0)
1899–1901 Crewe Alexandra
1901–1902 Stoke 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Hales began his career with his home town club Crewe Alexandra before joining Stoke in 1898.[1] He made just one appearance before returning to Crewe.[1] He spent two years at the Alex before trying his luck again with Stoke and he had a far more successful time scoring 4 goals in 19 matches.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke[1] 1898–99 First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
1901–02 First Division 15 2 4 2 19 4
Career Total 16 2 4 2 20 4

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.