Leonard Boot

Leonard George William Boot (4 November 1899 – 23 November 1937) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Fulham, Bradford City and Nottingham Forest. He made 15 appearances in all competitions for York City in the 1923–24 season.[2] He was born in West Bromwich and died in that town at the age of 38 following a motorcycle accident.[2]

Leonard Boot
Personal information
Full name Leonard George William Boot[1]
Date of birth (1899-11-04)4 November 1899[1]
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Date of death 23 November 1937(1937-11-23) (aged 38)[2]
Place of death West Bromwich, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1923 York City 10 (0)
1923–1925 Huddersfield Town 10 (0)
1925–1926 Fulham 9 (0)
1926–1927 Bradford City 7 (0)
1927–192? Nottingham Forest 2 (0)
Caernarfon Town ? (?)
Worcester City ? (?)
Total 38 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

For Bradford City, he made 7 appearances in the Football League.[3]

References

  • Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 095572810X.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 30. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Citizen Publications. p. 137. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
  3. Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. p. 379. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.


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