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Reg Foulkes

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Reginald Ernest Foulkes[1] (23 February 1923 – 24 November 2014)[2] was a footballer and a member of the Norwich City F.C. Hall of Fame.

Foulkes made 238 appearances for Norwich City as a centre-half between 1950 and 1956, scoring eight times.[3]

Previously at Walsall, for whom he made 160 appearances in the Football League,[1] Foulkes was the first signing of City manager Norman Low. Foulkes was Norwich captain and led the side to finish second, third and fourth in Division Three South in his first three seasons.[3]

Foulkes died in November 2014 at the age of 91.[4]

Sporting positions
Preceded by Norwich City Captain
1950-1953
Succeeded by
Preceded by Norwich City Captain
1954-1955
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ a b "Reg Foulkes". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  2. ^ http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/?kbid=109390&m=26&dateType=date&formDateFlex=exact&formDate=2014-11-24
  3. ^ a b "Canary Centenary: Great players". Norwich Evening News. Archived from the original on 14 August 2007.
  4. ^ "Walsall favourite Reg Foulkes passes away". Express & Star. Wolverhampton. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  • Reg Foulkes at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database