Name Joe Duckworth 1919?–1920? Blackburn Rovers | Years Team Playing position | |
Full name Joseph Cullen Duckworth Date of birth (1898-04-29)29 April 1898 | ||
Place of birth Blackburn, England | ||
Joe Duckworth (born 29 April 1898 in Blackburn) was an English-born football goalkeeper.
Duckworth began his career with Accrington Stanley, but made his league debut in the first season after the first world war for Blackburn Rovers. He played 5 times in the league for Rovers before joining Aberdare Athletic.
He later played in goal for Reading, where he won a Division 3 South title in 1926. His winner's medal was found in 1991 at a car boot sale in Manchester. He also played in Reading's FA Cup run to the 1927 semi final against eventual winners Cardiff City, and a Cup win against league leaders Sheffield Wednesday in January 1929, where he was singled out for particular praise.
Joe went on to play for Brighton & Hove Albion and York City.
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