Clarence Shenton

Clarence Shenton (1901 – 1934) was an Australian soccer player who played as a half-back for Brisbane clubs Wynnum and Thistle as well as the Australia national soccer team.

Clarence Shenton
Personal information
Full name Clarence William Britton Shenton
Date of birth 1901
Place of birth Nambour, Australia
Date of death 13 December 1934 (aged 33)
Place of death Southport, Australia
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1924 Wynnum
1925 Thistle
International career
1922 Australia 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Clarence William Britton Shenton was born in Nambour, Queensland. He went to Ipswich Grammar School, which proved himself as a professional sportsman.[1] He played in Bundamba, after leaving school where he played a season of rugby and Australian rules football.[2]

International career

Shenton was a member of inaugural Australian soccer team, which toured New Zealand in 1922. He played all three 'A' international matches against the New Zealand national team[3] and has since been designated as 'Socceroo #9'.

Personal life

After his short soccer career, he moved to playing tennis as his sport of choice. He became President of Ipswich Tennis Association around where he died in 1934.[2]

Family and relationships

Clarence Shenton was married on 14 April 1928 to wife Ivy Walker.[4]

Death

Shenton died on 13 December 1934 at age 33, after suffering from a grave illness for five months.[1][5]

Career statistics

International
National teamYear[3]Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1922003030

References
  1. "Obituary". The Courier-Mail. No. 405. Queensland, Australia. 14 December 1934. p. 12. Retrieved 20 November 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Clarrie Shenton". The GrassRoots Football Project. 18 July 2016.
  3. "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  4. "Clarence William Britton Shenton". Queensland Government.
  5. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
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