William Howard Humphries (19 May 1891 – 1954) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Rotherham County. He was born in Aston.[3] He also was a wartime guest player for Stoke, playing six times in 1916–17.

Howard Humphries
Personal information
Full name William Howard Humphries[1]
Date of birth 19 May 1891[1]
Place of birth Aston, England[1]
Date of death 1954 (aged 62–63)[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Outside left, inside left, left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1911–1914 Handsworth Amateurs
1914–1921 Aston Villa 20 (2)
1921 Southend United 0 (0)
1921–1922 Rotherham County 10 (1)
Total 30 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career statistics

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Source:[1]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 1914–15 First Division 6 1 1 0 7 1
1919–20 First Division 6 0 0 0 6 0
1920–21 First Division 5 1 0 0 5 1
1921–22 First Division 3 0 0 0 3 0
Southend United 1921–22 Third Division South 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rotherham County 1921–22 Third Division North 4 0 0 0 4 0
1922–23 Third Division North 6 1 0 0 6 1
Career total 30 3 1 0 31 3

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Howard Humphries at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Brum (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Aston Villa". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 133. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.