Roy Crossley

Roy Crossley

Personal information
Full name	Roy Crossley[1]
Date of birth	16 October 1923
Place of birth	Hebden Bridge, England[1]
Date of death	2003 (aged 80)[1]
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1941–1948	Huddersfield Town	0	(0)
1943–1944	→ Stoke City (guest)
1948–1951	Halifax Town	41	(15)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Roy Crossley (16 October 1923 – 2003) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Halifax Town.^[1]

Career

Crossley was born in Hebden Bridge and joined Huddersfield Town during World War II.^[1] He made three appearances guesting for Stoke City in 1943–44.^[1] He played for Huddersfield until 1948 when he joined Halifax Town. He played 47 times for the "Shaymen" scoring 15 goals.

Career statistics

Club	Season	League		FA Cup		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Halifax Town	1948–49	25	11	2	0	27	11
	1949–50	13	4	0	0	13	4
	1950–51	3	0	0	0	3	0
Career Total		45	15	2	0	47	15

References

1. Lowe, Simon (2004). Potters at War. Desert Island Books. ISBN 1-874287-78-3.