Place of birth Brampton, England Years Team Projects Golden Gate Bridge Playing position Structures Golden Gate Bridge | Role Engineer Date of death 1969 (aged 77–78) Name Charles Alton | |
Date of birth (1891-12-24)24 December 1891 Died 1949, Evanston, Illinois, United States Books Essentials in the Theory of Framed Structures Education Wesleyan University, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Similar People Irving Morrow, Joseph Strauss, Leon Moisseiff, Andrew Lawson | ||
Place of death Birmingham, England | ||
Charles Alton (24 December 1891 – 1969) was an English football full back who played in the Football League for Rotherham County and Brentford.
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Early years
A full back, Alton began his career with spells at Spital Olympic, Chesterfield Town, Castleford Town, Doncaster Rovers and Stalybridge Celtic prior to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.
Rotherham County
Alton signed for Division Two side Rotherham County in 1919, making 55 appearances and scoring one goal before departing in 1921.
Brentford
Alton signed for Division Three side Brentford in 1921. He was a virtual ever-present during his time at the club, making 133 appearances and scoring six goals (all from penalties) before departing in September 1925.
Northfleet United
Alton saw out his career with a spell at Southern League side Northfleet United.
Personal life
Alton served as a corporal in the Royal Engineers during the First World War.