Colin Perry

Colin Perry (1916 – 28 November 1942) was an English professional footballer who played three games and scored two goals for Nottingham Forest in the 1939–40 season before competitive football was suspended due to the outbreak of the Second World War.[1][2]

Colin Perry
Personal information
Date of birth 1916
Place of birth Kiveton Park, England
Date of death 28 November 1942 (aged 26)
Place of death Tobruk, Italian Libya
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1932 Kiveton Park
1933–1934 Sheffield United 0 (0)
1934–1935 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
1935 Wrexham 0 (0)
1935–1936 Gainsborough Trinity
1936–1939 Aston Villa 0 (0)
1939 Nottingham Forest 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He also had been signed by Football League teams Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wrexham and Aston Villa throughout the 1930s, however made no appearances for all.[3]

He died during the Second World War during the Siege of Tobruk when serving as a driver in the Royal Army Service Corps.[4]

References

  1. "Aston Villa Player Database". www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com.
  2. "theyworethenewcastleshirt-researchwebsite – NUFC SEASON REVIEW 1939/40". www.nufctheyworethenewcastleshirt.btck.co.uk.
  3. Colin Perry at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. "Casualty Details | CWGC".
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