Alex Chaplin
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Balfour Chaplin | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1986 (aged 93–94) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1914–1919 | Dundee Hibernian | 23 | (0) |
| 1919–1926 | Fulham | 259 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alexander Balfour Chaplin (6 February 1892 – 1986)[1] was a Scottish professional association footballer who played as a full back.
Football career
Born in Dundee, Chaplin started his career with Dundee Hibernian, signing for the club in May 1914. He played regularly during the 1914-15 season before volunteering for military service. He remained registered with Dundee Hibs throughout the First World War, but never played for the club again and was released in April 1919.[2]
He played for Tottenham Hotspur for four games[citation needed] before moving on to Fulham; between 1919 and 1926, he played 259 league matches for Fulham, scoring one goal.[1] He made 276 appearances in all competitions for the club.
Personal life
His brothers were fellow professional players Jack Chaplin and George Chaplin.[3]
References
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ Gracie, Steve (2008). A Passion for Survival. Dundee: Arabest Publishing. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-9558341-0-3.
- ^ "Scotland - Wales 2:1". IFFHS.