Bernard Whittaker Explained

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]

1888-1889

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. 2004. SoccerData. 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Book: Metcalf, Mark. The Origins of the Football League. 2013. Amberley. 978-1-4456-1881-4.