Ken Hodgson

Kenneth Hodgson (19 January 1942 – 23 October 2007), born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. Hodgson played for his hometown team Newcastle United, who developed him in their junior and reserve teams.[1] He made six appearances before moving on to Scunthorpe, Bournemouth and Colchester United.[2] Ken Hodgson was a versatile player, and he played in all five forward positions .[3]

Ken Hodgson
Personal information
Full name Kenneth Hodgson
Date of birth (1942-01-19)19 January 1942
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Date of death 23 October 2007(2007-10-23) (aged 65)
Position(s) Forward, Utility Forward
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1961 Newcastle United 6 (0)
1961–1964 Scunthorpe United 88 (30)
1964–1966 Bournemouth 78 (24)
1966–1969 Colchester United 57 (19)
1969–? Poole Town ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:22, 13 May 2011

References

  1. Soccer Whos Who . Maurice Golesworthy. The Sportsmans Book Club 1965
  2. "Ken Hodgson". Archived from the original on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
  3. Soccer Whos Who. Maurice Golesworthy.The Sportsmans Book Club. London 1965
  • Ken Hodgson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  • Ken Hodgson at Colchester United Archive Database


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