Full name Joseph Meek Name Joe Meek Date of death 1976 Role Footballer | Years Team Died 1976 | |
Date of birth (1910-05-31)31 May 1910 Place of birth Hazlerigg, Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
Joseph "Joe" Meek (31 May 1910 – 1976) was an English professional footballer who played for Newcastle Co-op, Seaton Delaval, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Gateshead, Bradford Park Avenue, Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea Town.
Football career
Meek played non-League football for Newcastle Co–op and Seaton Delaval before having an unsuccessful trial at Liverpool in 1927. Meek, an inside right, had spells at Stockton and Middlesbrough. In 1930 he joined Gateshead where he featured in 135 matches and netted 50 goals. After playing for Bradford Park Avenue, Meek signed for Tottenham Hotspur. Between 1935–38 he played a total 51 matches and scored on 16 occasions in all competitions for the Spurs. Meek ended his career at Swansea Town.
References
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