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