Alf Bentley (footballer born 1887)
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| Alf Bentley | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Alfred Bentley | |
| Date of birth | 15 September 1887 | |
| Place of birth | Alfreton, England | |
| Date of death | 15 April 1940 (aged 52) | |
| Place of death | Alfreton, England | |
| Playing position | Centre-forward | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1905–1906 | Alfreton | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1906–1911 1911–1913 1913–1922 1922–1924 1924–1926 |
Derby County Bolton Wanderers West Bromwich Albion Burton Albion Alfreton Town |
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Alfred Bentley (15 September 1887 – 15 April 1940), better known as Alf Bentley, was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.
[edit] Biography
Bentley was born in Alfreton. He turned professional with Derby County in December 1906, joining for a £50 fee. In May 1911 he signed for Bolton Wanderers for £250, before moving to West Bromwich Albion for £500 in June 1913. He joined Burton Albion in May 1922. Bentley moved to his hometown club Alfreton Town in August 1924, before retiring from football in May 1926. He later worked in the steel industry and died in Alfreton in 1940.
[edit] References
- Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books, p30. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Bentley, Alfred |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bentley, Alf |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | English footballer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15 September 1887 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alfreton, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | 15 April 1940 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Alfreton, England |
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