Alf Tootill (footballer, born 1908) explained

Alf Tootill
Birth Date:12 November 1908
Birth Place:Ramsbottom, England
Height:5 ft 11 in[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Accrington Stanley
Years1:1926–1929
Caps1:31
Goals1:0
Years2:1929–1932
Caps2:138
Goals2:0
Years3:1932–1937
Caps3:203
Goals3:0
Years4:1938–1939
Caps4:1
Goals4:0

Alf Tootill (12 November 1908 – 31 August 1975) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. During his career he played for Accrington Stanley, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham[2] and Crystal Palace. His career at Crystal Palace was interrupted by the Second World War.

Tootill retired from football in 1944 at the age of 36, although he did make a guest appearance for Ipswich Town during the 1945–46 season. He died in 1975, aged 66.

Notes and References

  1. News: Fulham. Cox is just what Fulham needed . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Top 10: Derby Games . FulhamFC.com . 26 June 2013 . 29 August 2019.