Alfred Dempsey Explained

Alfred Dempsey
Fullname:Alfred Dempsey
Birth Date:8 June 1865
Birth Place:Blackburn, England
Death Date:1950 (aged 85)
Position:Forward
Years1:1888–1889
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1888
Clubs2:Stoke (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0

Alfred Dempsey (8 June 1865 – 1950) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Career

In a Football League match between Preston North End and Stoke in October 1888, two Stoke players didn't arrive at the ground and Preston reserve player, Dempsey and Bill Smalley were borrowed from the home side.[1] They didn't help Stoke though as North End ran out 7–0 winners.[1]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Preston North End1888–89The Football League000000
Stoke (loan)1888–89The Football League100010
Career Total100010

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.