Henry Egan (23 February 1912 — 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Egan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 February 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Tibshelf, England | ||
| Date of death | 1979 (aged 66–67) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Sutton Town | |||
| 1933–1936 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 1936–1937 | Southend United | ||
| 1937–1938 | Aldershot | ||
| 1938–1939 | Cardiff City | 17 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editEgan began his career with Sutton Town before joining Football League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Unable to establish himself in the first team, he moved on to Southend United for a brief spell. He joined Aldershot in 1937, finishing as the club's top scorer for the 1937–38 season.[1]
The following season, he played against Cardiff City where his performance prompted Cardiff manager Billy Jennings to sign him for a fee of £1,500. He scored on his debut for the club, during a 1–1 draw with Exeter City, and scored a further eight league goals before his professional career was brought to an end by the outbreak of World War II.[1]
Personal life
editEgan's father William Egan was also a professional footballer and won a single cap for Wales in 1892. His brother Doug also played in the Football League for Derby County and Aldershot.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 55. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ^ "Southend United. Staff of 25". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players. Bridge Books. p. 54. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.