Eric Wood (footballer)
Eric Wood (13 March 1920 – 2000) was an English footballer who played as a wing half for Rochdale.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Wood | ||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton | ||
| Date of death | 2000 (aged 79–80) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing Half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1939 | Bolton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 1945-1951 | Rochdale | 148 | (15) |
| Total | 148 | (15) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In 1939, Wood was on the books of Bolton Wanderers but never made a first team appearance, due to the outbreak of World War II.
Wood first played for Rochdale in the war-time league and also the FA Cup on its return in 1945-46. He made his league debut in the 1946-47 season and remained at Rochdale throughout his career, clocking up 148 appearances and 15 goals. He retired in 1951.
Wood died in 2000.
References
- Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps. ISBN 1874427097
- https://www.enfa.co.uk (subscription required)
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