Peter Chambers (1878–1952) [1] was an English professional footballer in the years prior to the First World War. He made over 160 appearances in the Football League[2] for Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City.[3] He also played in the Southern League for both Bristol City and Swindon Town.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Workington, England | ||
| Date of death | 1952 (aged 73–74) | ||
| Place of death | Swindon, England | ||
| Position(s) | Left half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Black Diamonds | |||
| 1897–1899 | Blackburn Rovers | 33 | (0) |
| 1899–1900 | Bedminster | 21 | (0) |
| 1900–1906 | Bristol City | 161 | (10) |
| 1906–1912 | Swindon Town | 89 | (1) |
| Total | 304 | (11) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editChambers was born in Workington in 1878 where he helped the local club Black Diamonds to win both the Cumberland League and Cup.[3] After playing for Blackburn Rovers, Bedminster and Bristol City, he joined Swindon Town in July 1907 along with Freddie Fenton and Billy Jones.[3]
After retiring Chambers was landlord of the Red Lion pub and died in Swindon in 1952.[3]
References
edit- ^ Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 Years of Bristol City Football Club. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2002). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- ^ a b c d Woods, David; Edwards, Leigh (1997). Bristol City Football Club The First 100 Years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.