Albert Edward Kay (22 November 1895 – 1975) was an English footballer who made almost 300 appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Edward Kay | ||
| Date of birth | 22 November 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1975 (aged 79–80) | ||
| Place of death | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Tinsley | |||
| 1919–1920 | Birmingham | 0 | (0) |
| 1920–1921 | Willenhall | ||
| 1921–1932 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 278 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editKay spent fifteen months at Birmingham between June 1919 and November 1920.
After a short spell at Willenhall, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in Summer 1921, making his club debut on 2 September 1922 in a 1–1 draw at Derby County. The team were relegated to the Third Division in his first season, but made an immediate return as champions.
The defender made 295 appearances for the club in total over 10 years, before retiring due to injury in 1932, shortly after the club were promoted to the top flight.
Honours
edit- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Second Division: 1931–32
- Third Division: 1923–24
References
edit- ^ "Optimists of the North. Wolverhampton Wanderers". Athletic News. Manchester. 6 August 1923. p. 6.
- Matthews, Tony (2001). The Wolves Who's Who. West Midlands: Britespot. ISBN 1-904103-01-4.
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