Benjamin Bond (30 August 1904 – March 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside right for Birmingham,[2] for whom he made 82 appearances in the First Division of the Football League.[1] His career was ended prematurely by a knee injury which required several operations.[2] Before joining Birmingham, he played non-league football for Coseley, Pensnett, Upper Gornal, Wellington Town and Bilston United.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Benjamin Bond[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 30 August 1904||
Place of birth | Wolverhampton,[2] England | ||
Date of death | March 1972[2] | (aged 67)||
Place of death | Wolverhampton,[2] England | ||
Height | 5 ft 5+3⁄4 in (1.67 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Outside right | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
– | Coseley | ||
– | Pensnett | ||
– | Upper Gornal | ||
– | Wellington Town | ||
1924–1926 | Bilston United | ||
1926 | Coseley | ||
1926–1932 | Birmingham | 82 | (13) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References
edit- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 30. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b c d e f g Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 73. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Official Football Programme. Programme Syndicate for Everton F.C. and Liverpool F.C. 10 September 1927. p. 12.