Peter Chambers (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Workington, England | ||
| Date of death | 1952 (aged 73–74) | ||
| Place of death | Swindon, England | ||
| Playing position | Left half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Black Diamonds | |||
| 1897–1899 | Blackburn Rovers | 33 | (0) |
| 1899–1900 | Bedminster | 21 | (0) |
| 1900–1906 | Bristol City | 161 | (10) |
| 1906–1912 | Swindon Town | 89 | (1) |
| Total | 304 | (11) | |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals) | |||
Peter Chambers (1878–1952) [1] was an English professional footballer in the years prior to the First World War. He made over 160 appearances in The Football League [2] for Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City .[3] He also played in the Southern League for both Bristol City and Swindon Town.
Career
Chambers was born in Workington in 1878 where he helped the local club Black Diamonds to win both the Cumberland League and Cup.[3] After playing for Blackburn Rovers, Bedminster and Bristol City, he joined Swindon Town in July 1907 along with Freddie Fenton and Billy Jones.[3]
After retiring Chambers was landlord of the Red Lion pub and died in Swindon in 1952.[3]
References
- ↑ Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 Years of Bristol City Football Club. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.
- ↑ Joyce, Michael (2002). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- 1 2 3 4 Woods, David; Leigh Edwards (1997). Bristol City Football Club The First 100 Years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.
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