Charlie Hillam

Charles Emmanuel Hillam (6 October 1908 – 16 June 1958) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Nelson, Burnley, Clapton Orient, Manchester United and Southend United.[1][3]

Charlie Hillam
Personal information
Full name Charles Emmanuel Hillam[1]
Date of birth Burnley, England
Place of birth 6 October 1908
Date of death 16 June 1958(1958-06-16) (aged 49)[2]
Place of death Southend-on-Sea, England[2]
Height 5 ft 11.5 in (182 cm)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Clitheroe
1930 Nelson 3 (0)
Clitheroe
1932–1933 Burnley 19 (0)
1933–1934 Manchester United 8 (0)
1934–1938 Clapton Orient 125 (0)
1938–1941 Southend United 13 (0)
Ekco Sports
Chingford Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

During the early years of his football career, Hillam worked as a miner.[2] After retiring from professional football, he worked as a policeman.[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United 1933–34[4] Second Division 8 0 0 0 8 0
Southend United 1938–39[5] Third Division South 13 0 1 0 14 0
Career total 21 0 1 0 22 0

References

  1. Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 (Third edition, with revisions ed.). Toton, Nottingham. p. 138. ISBN 9781905891610. OCLC 841581272.
  2. Kaufman, Neilson. "VE Day WW2 players as at May 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. "Charles Hillam – Manchester United Player Profile & Stats". Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  4. "Charles Hillam". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  5. "SUFCdb | Player Profile". Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2019.


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