Lewis Christopher Woodroffe (29 October 1921 – June 2015)[2] was an English professional footballer. He played at inside or outside forward.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lewis Christopher Woodroffe | ||
Date of birth | 29 October 1921 | ||
Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||
Date of death | June 2015 (aged 93) | ||
Place of death | West Sussex, England[1] | ||
Position(s) | Inside forward or outside forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1945–1947 | Manchester City | 9 | (1) |
1947–1951 | Watford | 63 | (6) |
Canterbury City | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Portsmouth in October 1921, his early adult life coincided with the Second World War, at a time when professional football competitions such as the Football League and FA Cup were suspended. He joined Manchester City as a professional in October 1945, and in the 1946–47 season he played and scored for the club in the Second Division. However, he was released on a free transfer at the end of the season, and joined Watford, of the Third Division South.[3] He played 64 matches in all competitions for the side, scoring 6 goals, before leaving on a free transfer at the end of the 1950–51 season. He later played for Canterbury City, who at the time were playing in the Kent League.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Lew Woodroffe". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
- ^ WFC.net: Where are they now?
- ^ a b Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 247. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.