Date of birth 1878 Date of death 1952 (aged 73–74) Playing position Name Peter Chambers Position Wing half | Place of birth Workington, England Place of death Swindon, England Years Team Role Footballer | |
Died 1952, Swindon, United Kingdom | ||
Peter Chambers (1878–1952) was an English professional footballer in the years prior to the First World War. He made over 160 appearances in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City . He also played in the Southern League for both Bristol City and Swindon Town.
Career
Chambers was born in Workington in 1878 where he helped the local club Black Diamonds to win both the Cumberland League and Cup. After playing for Blackburn Rovers, Bedminster and Bristol City, he joined Swindon Town in July 1907 along with Freddie Fenton and Billy Jones.
After retiring Chambers was landlord of the Red Lion pub and died in Swindon in 1952.
References
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