Cecil Holden-White
Cecil Henry Holden-White (3 November 1860 – 21 September 1934)[1] was an English international footballer, who played as a left half.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cecil Henry Holden-White | ||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1860 | ||
| Place of birth | Kensington, London | ||
| Date of death | 21 September 1934 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Kensington, London | ||
| Position(s) | Left half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Corinthian | |||
| National team | |||
| 1888 | England | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Life
He was born in Harold House on Lansdown Road in Kensington, the son of Henry White (d.1900) and his Swiss wife, Eleanor D'Ouchy (d.1912). He attended Brentwood School. His father was a wine merchant and Cecil originally trained as this.[1]
As a footballer he first played for Clapham Rovers then Swifts Football Club.
White played for Corinthian F.C. from 1882 to 1891 and was their first captain. He earned two caps playing for England in 1888.[2]
Family
He was nephew (or great nephew) of the geologist Rev Francis Le Grix White FRSE FGS, and was executor of his will.[1]
References
- "England Players - Cecil Holden-White". www.englandfootballonline.com.
- Cecil White at Englandstats.com
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