Edgar Montford

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Edgar William John Montford (25 April 1865 – 1940) was a Welsh footballer who played for Stoke in the Football League.[1]

Edgar Montford
Personal information
Full name Edgar William John Montford[1]
Date of birth 25 April 1865[1]
Place of birth Newtown, Powys, Wales[1]
Date of death 1940 (aged 75)
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1885 Newtown
1885–1890 Stoke 5 (0)
1890 Leek
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Montford was signed from Welsh side Newtown in 1885 he played in eight competitive games for Stoke with five of them coming in the Football League.[1] He left Stoke in 1890 to play for Leek.[1] Edgar also had a brother, Harry Montford who also played for Stoke.[1]

Professional baseball

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In 1890 Montford played professional baseball for Stoke in the National League of Baseball of Great Britain.

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke[1] 1885–86 2 0 2 0
1886–87 0 0 0 0
1887–88 0 0 0 0
1888–89 The Football League 0 0 1 0 1 0
1889–90 The Football League 5 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 5 0 3 0 8 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.