Joe Eddleston

Joseph Eddleston (29 December 1896 – 24 March 1959) was an English professional association footballer who played as an inside forward. He played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Nelson, Swindon Town and Accrington Stanley. Altogether, he made over 400 league appearances, scoring 178 goals.

Joe Eddleston
Personal information
Full name Joseph Eddleston
Date of birth 29 December 1896
Place of birth Oswaldtwistle, England
Date of death 24 March 1955(1955-03-24) (aged 58)
Place of death Blackburn, England
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1920 Blackburn Rovers 7 (3)
1921–1926 Nelson 183 (97)
1926–1932 Swindon Town 202 (66)
1932–1933 Accrington Stanley 40 (12)
Total 432 (178)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. "The lure of promotion. Nelson". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. SoccerData.
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