Luke Dean (footballer, born 1913)

For the midfielder who played for Bradford City A.F.C., see Luke Dean (footballer, born 1991).

Luke Dean (21 June 1913 – 1975) was an English footballer who played as a forward for Port Vale and Northwich Victoria.

Luke Dean

Personal information
Full name	Luke Dean
Date of birth	21 June 1913
Place of birth	Hanley, Staffordshire, England
Date of death	1 February 1975 (age 62)
Place of death	Stoke-on-Trent, England
Height	5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Downing's Tileries
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1934–1937	Port Vale	32	(9)
	Northwich Victoria
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Dean played for Downing's Tileries before joining Port Vale in August 1934. He featured in ten Second Division games in the 1934–35 season, and scored two of his first goals in the English Football League on 9 February, in a 2–2 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor. Seven days later he claimed another goal in a 2–0 win over Oldham Athletic at The Old Recreation Ground. He played nine games in the 1935–36 relegation season, and scored goals against Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United. He made 13 Third Division North appearances in the 1936–37 campaign, and claimed goals against Mansfield Town, Gateshead, Rotherham United, and Lincoln City. He was given a free transfer to Northwich Victoria in August 1937.

Career statistics

Source:

Club	Season	Division	League		FA Cup		Other		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Port Vale	1934–35	Second Division	10	3	0	0	0	0	10	3
	1935–36	Second Division	9	2	0	0	0	0	9	2
	1936–37	Third Division North	13	4	0	0	1	0	14	4
	Total		32	9	0	0	1	0	33	9