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A.L. Henry

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A.L. Henry
Personal information
Place of birth Malaysia
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1934 Selangor
1934 Hendon
1934–1939 Selangor
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

A.L. Henry was a Malaysian footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

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Henry played cricket. He attended school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1]

Career

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In 1934, he signed for English side Hendon. He was described as "rapidly making a name in... [English] soccer circles" while playing for the club.[2] After that, he returned to Malaysian side Selangor. He captained the club. He helped them win the 1935 Malaysia Cup, 1936 Malaysia Cup, and 1938 Malaysia Cup.[3]

Personal life

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Henry was of Tamil ethnicity. He was married.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "A.L. Henry's Romantic Rise To Soccer Fame". Malaya Tribune.
  2. ^ "Henry in form". Sunday Tribune.
  3. ^ "A.L. Henry - The Best Footballer In Malaya". KelabJersiKita.
  4. ^ "MR. A.L. HENRY WEDS". Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser.