Charles George Lemons (3 December 1887 – 1952) was an English footballer.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Charles George Lemons | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1887 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1952 (aged 64–65) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, inside left | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Beighton Recreation | ? | (?) | |
| ?–1921 | Scunthorpe & Lindsey United | ? | (?) |
| 1921–1922 | Lincoln City | 22 | (4) |
| 1922–1923 | York City | 40 | (5) |
| 1923–? | Gainsborough Trinity | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editLemons started his career with Beighton Recreation and joined Scunthorpe & Lindsey United around 1921.[2] He was highly regarded with Scunthorpe, and left the club in May 1921 to join Lincoln City for their first season in the Third Division North.[2] He made 22 appearances and scored four goals for the club before joining York City prior to their first season in the Midland League in August 1922.[2][3] He spent one season with the club, making 40 appearances and scoring five goals, before leaving for Gainsborough Trinity in July 1923 as it was nearer to his home in Lincolnshire.[2]
References
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- ^ "Third Division. Northern Section. Lincoln City". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
- ^ a b c d Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922-1997. Citizen Publications. p. 143. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 - 1939. Tony Brown. p. 156. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.