Alex Bosomworth

Alexander Charles Bosomworth (22 September 1904 – 22 November 1987) was an English footballer who made 43 appearances in the Football League playing at right half or inside right for Darlington and Barrow. He was on the books of Middlesbrough and Bradford Park Avenue with representing either in the League.[1] While at Barrow, he was described in the Derby Daily Telegraph as "one of the most versatile players in the Northern Section to-day".[6]

Alex Bosomworth
Personal information
Full name Alexander Charles Bosomworth[1]
Date of birth (1904-09-22)22 September 1904[1]
Place of birth Guisborough,[1] England
Date of death 22 November 1987(1987-11-22) (aged 83)[2]
Place of death London Borough of Bexley,[lower-alpha 1] England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[5]
Position(s) Right half / inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1923–1924 Middlesbrough 0 (0)
1924–1926 Darlington 8 (0)
1926–1927 Barrow 35 (6)
1927–1928 Bradford Park Avenue 0 (0)
Total 43 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Notes
  1. Bosomworth's death was registered in the Bexley registration district,[3] which includes that part of the London Borough of Bexley covering Bexley, Crayford, Erith and Sidcup.[4]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 31. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. "Wills and Probate: Bosomworth: 1988". UK Probate Service. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  3. "England & Wales deaths 1837–2007 Transcription". Alexander Charles Bosomworth. District: Bexley. Register number: 1187. County: Kent. Volume: 11. Page: 472. Retrieved 25 August 2014 – via Findmypast.
  4. "Bexley Registration District". UKBMD. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  5. "League Clubs and their Player for the Coming Season: The Northern Section: Darlington". Athletic News. Manchester. 4 August 1924. p. 3.
  6. "North and South. Seven positions". Derby Daily Telegraph. 15 January 1927. p. 4 – via British Newspaper Archive.


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