Peter Gartland
Peter Gartland (14 May 1893 – June 1973) was an English professional footballer who made one appearance as a left back in the Football League for Manchester City.[1] At the time of his death in June 1973, Gartland was the last living member of Manchester City's final pre-war squad.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Gartland[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 May 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Seaham, England | ||
| Date of death | June 1973 (aged 80)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Manchester, England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1914 | Seaham Harbour | ||
| 1914–1918 | Manchester City | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life
Gartland served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War.[2] In September 1918, he received a small shrapnel wound in the leg from a gas shell, which necessitated the leg being amputated.[2]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 1914–15[2] | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 108. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- "Peter Gartland – Manchester City and the First World War". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- "Remembering City's fallen heroes". www.mancity.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
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