Basil Acres Explained

Basil Acres
Fullname:Basil Derek John Acres[1]
Birth Date:27 November 1926
Birth Place:Brantham, Suffolk, England
Death Place:Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Position:Full back
Youthclubs1:Brantham
Years1:1951–1960
Caps1:217
Goals1:6
Clubs1:Ipswich Town

Basil Derek John Acres (27 November 1926 – 23 July 2000) was an English professional footballer of the 1950s, who played at full back.

A native of the village of Brantham in the Babergh district of South Suffolk, Basil Acres began his career in his home parish, before signing with Ipswich Town F.C. in July 1951. In all, he spent nine seasons at the club, finally retiring in 1960, having made 217 Football League appearances there, and scoring six goals. After the end of his football career, he remained with the club, in various working capacities, for many years.

Basil Acres died at the age of 73.

Honours

Ipswich Town

Individual

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2015 . 2015 . G2 Entertainment Ltd . 9781782811671.
  2. Web site: Hall of Fame summary . Pride of Anglia . 8 August 2016.