George Ekins

Frederick George Ekins (born 9 September 1871) was an English footballer.

George Ekins
Personal information
Full name Frederick George Ekins
Date of birth 9 September 1871
Place of birth Gillingham, Kent, England
Date of death 12 December 1960(1960-12-12) (aged 89)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
New Brompton Rovers
Chatham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1893 Derby County 18 (3)
1893–1895 Burton Swifts 52 (17)
1895–1899 Luton Town 65 (20)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Ekins started his career with two local teams; first New Brompton Rovers, and then Chatham. In 1891 he joined Football League side Derby County, where he spent two years before moving to Burton Swifts. After two seasons with Burton, he was transferred to Luton Town, of the Southern League. Two years later, Luton Town were elected to the Football League, and Ekins spent two more seasons with them before retiring.[1][2]

References

  1. Collings, Timothy (1985). The Luton Town Story 1885-1985. Luton Town F.C. pp. 309–311. ISBN 0-951067-90-7.
  2. Joyce, Mike. "Frederick Ekins". Since 1888. Retrieved 30 June 2009. (registration & fee required)
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