Don Clark (footballer)

Donald Clark (25 October 1917 – 21 August 2014) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward. Born in Bristol, Clark played in the Football League for hometown club Bristol City between 1938 and 1951, scoring 67 goals in 117 games.[1] He is 12th in the list of top scorers for Bristol City had holds the club record for most goals scored in a season - 42 in 1946/47.[2]

Don Clark
Personal information
Full name Donald Clark
Date of birth (1917-10-25)25 October 1917
Place of birth Bristol, England
Date of death 21 August 2014(2014-08-21) (aged 96)
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1938–1951 Bristol City 117 (67)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His son Brian was also a professional footballer.

References

  1. Don Clark at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. "Don Clark 1917-2014". Bcfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2014.


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