Years Team Playing position | Place of death Richmond, England Date of death 1982 (aged 48–49) Name Alan Bassham | |
Date of birth (1933-10-03)October 3, 1933 | ||
Place of birth Kensington, England | ||
Alan John Bassham (3 October 1933 – 1982) was an English professional football right back who played in the Football League for Brentford.
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Brentford
Bassham began his career in the youth team at Division Two side Brentford. He made his debut at age 19 in a 1–1 draw with Stoke City on 19 August 1953. After Brentford's relegation to the Division Three South for the 1954–55 season, Bassham made a minor breakthrough into the team, making 17 appearances. He gradually lost his place and played mostly in the reserves, making his final appearance for the first team in September 1957. Bassham made 45 appearances during his five years with Brentford and departed the club in 1958.
Non-league football
After his release, Bassham joined Kent League side Folkestone Town.
International career
Bassham represented England Schoolboys at international level.