Alf Whittingham Explained

Alf Whittingham
Fullname:Alfred Whittingham
Birth Date:19 June 1914
Birth Place:Altofts, England
Position:Striker
Years1:1936–1946
Years2:1946–1949
Years3:1949–1950
Clubs3:Halifax Town
Caps1:87
Caps2:67
Caps3:39
Goals1:24
Goals2:17
Goals3:9

Alfred Whittingham (19 June 1914 – 1993) was a professional footballer, who played for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town. He was born in Altofts, West Yorkshire.[1]

During World War II, Whittingham made 78 guest appearances for Southampton, scoring 84 goals;[2] on 16 January 1943 he scored eight goals in an 11–0 victory over Luton Town.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 99 Years & Counting – Stats & Stories – Huddersfield Town History
  2. Book: Holley, Duncan . The Alphabet of the Saints. Chalk, Gary. ACL & Polar Publishing . 1992. 0-9514862-3-3. 396.
  3. Book: Bull, David . Match of the Millennium. Brunskell, Bob . Hagiology Publishing . 2000. 0-9534474-1-3. 64–65 .