Position Defender Died 2001 | Playing position Role Footballer Date of death 2001 (aged 83–84) Name Eric Westwood | |
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Date of birth (1917-09-25)25 September 1917 | ||
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Eric Westwood (25 September 1917 – 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a left back.
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Career
Born in Manchester, Westwood began his career as an amateur at Manchester United, but turned professional with city rivals Manchester City in 1938, making 248 appearances in the Football League for them over the next 15 seasons. During World War II, Westwood guested for Chelsea, and played for them in the 1944 War Cup Final. After leaving Manchester City in May 1953, Westwood played two seasons of non-league football with Altrincham.
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