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Albert Rawson
Personal information
Full name Albert Noble Rawson
Date of birth October 1900
Place of birth West Melton, England
Date of death 1949 (aged 48–49)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Darnall Old Boys
1919–1923 Sheffield United 18 (7)
1923–1924 Birmingham 19 (9)
1924–1925 Barnsley 15 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Albert Noble Rawson (October 1900 – 1949) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Sheffield United, Birmingham and Barnsley.[1]

Rawson was born in West Melton, which was then in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He made his Football League debut with Sheffield United. He joined Birmingham in February 1923, and scored in each of his first five games, making a significant contribution to the club's remaining in the First Division.[2] In 1924 he returned to Yorkshire and signed for Barnsley.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 216. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 119, 165. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.