Date of birth 3 May 1885 Name Edwin Neve | Playing position Role Footballer Years Team Died August 3, 1920 | |
Date of death 3 August 1920(1920-08-03) (aged 35) | ||
Edwin Neve (3 May 1885 – 3 August 1920), sometimes known as Ned Neve, was a professional football outside left who played in The Football League for Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Hull City. He also played for Chesterfield Town and St Helens Recreation.
Personal life
Neve worked as a brewer's traveller. He fought as a bombardier with the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War, having been conscripted in May 1916. Neve died of heart problems in 1920, as a result of being gassed during the war. He was buried in Prescot Parish Churchyard.
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