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Roy Crossley

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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]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1941–1948 Huddersfield Town 0 (0)
1943–1944Stoke City (guest)
1948–1951 Halifax Town 41 (15)
*Club domestic league appearances and 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. ^ a b c d e f Lowe, Simon (2004). Potters at War. Desert Island Books. ISBN 1-874287-78-3.