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Fred Sheldon (Welsh footballer)

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Fred Sheldon
Personal information
Full name Fredrick Sheldon
Place of birth Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Position(s) Midfield
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Barry Town
1921–1926 Aberdare Athletic 178 (11)
Swansea Town
Barry Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fredrick Sheldon (born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Aberdare Athletic. He initially played for Barry Town and was transferred to Swansea Town in 1919. In the South Wales derby between Swansea Town and Cardiff City in 1919, Sheldon famously scored both goals as Swansea recovered from a 1–0 deficit to win 2–1.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.