Leonard Hector Allum (16 July 1907 – 15 May 1980) was an English footballer who played as a half-back.

Len Allum
Personal information
Full name Leonard Hector Allum[1]
Date of birth (1907-07-16)16 July 1907
Place of birth Reading, England[1]
Date of death 15 May 1980(1980-05-15) (aged 72)
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Fulham
Reading
1927–1932 Maidenhead United
1932–1939 Chelsea 93 (2)
1939–1940 Clapton Orient
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Leonard Hector Allum was born in Reading on 16 July 1907 and represented Fulham and his hometown club before scoring on his Maidenhead debut – and four goals in his second game – in April 1927.

A standout centre-half in the 2-3-5 formation prevalent at the time, Len served the Magpies with distinction over five full campaigns, winning the Windsor Hospital Cup, three Maidenhead Hospital Cups, four Berks & Bucks Cups, and the Spartan League title in 1931–32. He then turned professional with Chelsea, making 102 first-team appearances for the Blues between 1932 and 1939 before a stint with Clapton Orient. Len passed away in Tilehurst, aged 72, on 15 May 1980.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Len Allum at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Len Allum profile page on Stamford-Bridge.com". stamford-bridge.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.