Edward Burton (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Highfield Villa | |||
| 1891–1892 | Small Heath | 1 | (0) |
| 1892–1??? | Springfield Villa | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Edward G. Burton (1869 – after 1891) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance for Small Heath. Born in the Acocks Green district of Birmingham, he played for Highfield Villa before joining Small Heath. A centre forward, he played only once for the club, deputising for the injured Harry Morris, and soon returned to local football. Burton died in Birmingham.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
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