Thomas Henry Bestwick (1864 – 1946) was an English footballer who played for Derby County.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Henry Bestwick | ||
| Date of birth | 30 May 1864 | ||
| Place of birth | Long Eaton, England | ||
| Date of death | 1946 (aged 81–82) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1886 | Long Eaton Rangers | ||
| 1886–1889 | Derby County | 1 | (0) |
| 1889 | Long Eaton Rangers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Harry Bestwick joined Derby County sometime in 1886 and he was signed from local club Long Eaton Rangers. He played in some of Derby County' FA Cup ties before League started in September 1888.[3]
Harry Bestwick made his League debut, in goal, on 20 October 1888 at County Ground, the then home of Derby County. The visitors were Everton who won 4–2. That was Bestwick' only appearance in the first–team in season 1888–1889.[4]
Harry Bestwick was not retained for the 1889–1890 season and returned to Long Eaton Rangers.[5]
References
edit- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 25. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
- ^ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
- ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
- ^ "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 January 2018. (registration & fee required)