Place of birth West Ham, England Role Football player Name Benny Fenton | Playing position Place of death Poole, England Position Wing half | |
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Full name Benjamin Robert Vincent Fenton Date of birth (1918-10-10)10 October 1918 Date of death 29 July 2000(2000-07-29) (aged 81) Died July 29, 2000, Poole, United Kingdom | ||
Benjamin Robert Vincent Fenton (10 October 1918 – 29 July 2000) was an English professional football player and manager.
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Playing career
Fenton signed for Colchester Town in 1934, moving to West Ham United a year later. Fenton made his professional debut for West Ham United on 9 October 1937, playing alongside his older brother Ted, as an inside forward in a match against Fulham.
Fenton later appeared for Millwall, Charlton Athletic and Colchester United, making over 400 appearances in the Football League for all four clubs.
During World War II, Fenton guested for former club West Ham United in November 1944. He also guested for Charlton Athletic, York City, Cardiff City and Manchester City.
Coaching career
Fenton managed Colchester United, Leyton Orient and Millwall.
References
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