Sidney Helliwell (30 January 1904 – 1939) was a professional footballer who played for Wycliffe, Sheffield Wednesday, Reading, Tottenham Hotspur, Walsall, Hednesford Town, Halifax Town.[1]

Sid Helliwell
Personal information
Full name Sidney Helliwell
Date of birth 30 January 1904
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Date of death 1939 (aged 34–35)
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wycliffe
1923 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
1926 Reading 5 (2)
1927–1928 Tottenham Hotspur 8 (0)
1929–1931 Walsall 98 (8)
Hednesford Town
1933 Halifax Town 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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After spells at Wycliffe F.C., Sheffield Wednesday and Reading the centre half joined Tottenham Hotspur. He made his debut for the club against Manchester United on 24 September 1927 [2] and featured in nine matches for the Lilywhites in all competitions between 1927–28.[3] Helliwell went on to play for Walsall where he played in 98 matches and scoring on eight occasions, Hednesford Town and finally Halifax Town.

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. Nottingham: Soccerdata. p. 121. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. ^ Helliwell's Spurs debut[permanent dead link] Retrieved 25 May 2009
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine