Bernard Whittaker | |
Fullname: | Bernard Whittaker |
Birth Date: | 18 October 1865 |
Birth Place: | Blackburn, England |
Death Date: | 1957 |
Position: | Forward |
Years1: | 1888–1889 |
Clubs1: | Blackburn Rovers |
Caps1: | 4 |
Goals1: | 1 |
Bernard Whittaker (1865-1957) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.[1]
Bernard Whittaker made his debut for Rovers at Inside-Left on 12 January 1889. The venue was Leamington Road, Blackburn then home of Blackburn Rovers, and their opponents were 'The Invincibles' the great Preston North End. Rovers got themselves a draw despite being behind twice. Whittaker achieved an assist for the 2nd equaliser. Whittaker played 3 more League matches, all at Inside-Left, and scoring the only Rovers goal at Anfield, Liverpool, then home of Everton. Whittaker assisted Rovers score 66 goals in 22 games the 2nd highest of that season.[2]