Ezra Holmes

Ezra Holmes (1885–1921) was an English professional footballer who scored 12 goals in 43 appearances in the Football League playing for Gainsborough Trinity and Birmingham.[1]

Ezra Holmes
Personal information
Date of birth 1885
Place of birth Wombwell, Yorkshire, England
Date of death 1921 (aged 35–36)
Place of death Belper, Derbyshire, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1906–1907 Gainsborough Trinity 41 (12)
1907–1908 Birmingham 2 (0)
1908–19?? Stamford Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Holmes was born in Wombwell, Yorkshire. A small man who played as a centre forward, his performances for Gainsborough in the Second Division led Birmingham to pay the large fee of £400 for his services in November 1907.[2] He went straight into the starting eleven, played two first-team games,[3] and four months later dropped into non-league football with Stamford Town.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 128. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 154.


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