Alfred Dempsey

Alfred Dempsey (8 June 1865 – 1950) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Alfred Dempsey
Personal information
Full name Alfred Dempsey[1]
Date of birth 8 June 1865[2]
Place of birth Blackburn, England[2]
Date of death 1950 (aged 85)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1889 Preston North End 0 (0)
1888Stoke (loan) 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

In a Football League match between Preston North End and Stoke in October 1888, two Stoke players didn't arrive at the ground and Preston reserve player, Dempsey and Bill Smalley were borrowed from the home side.[1] They didn't help Stoke though as North End ran out 7–0 winners.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Preston North End 1888–89[2] The Football League 000000
Stoke (loan) 1888–89[1] The Football League 100010
Career Total 100010

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. Alfred Dempsey at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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