Alf Basnett

Alfred Basnett (10 April 1893 – 24 June 1966) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.[4]

Alf Basnett
Personal information
Date of birth 10 April 1893
Place of birth St Helens, England[1]
Date of death 24 June 1966(1966-06-24) (aged 73)[2]
Place of death Burnley, Lancashire, England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[3]
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1926 Burnley 147 (5)
1926–1929 Lincoln City 89 (6)
1929–1930 Ballymena 19 (1)
Hereford United
Nelson
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

After he retired, he operated a hostel in Burnley.[1]

References

  1. "Sports Stars Spotted". Nelson Leader. 1 March 1940. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
  3. Centaurus (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Burnley". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  4. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939 (paperback).


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