Bert Bennett Explained

Bert Bennett
Fullname:Hubert Henry Bennett
Birth Date:1889 or 1890
Birth Place:Oldbury-on-Severn, England
Death Date: (aged 77–79)
Death Place:Bristol, England
Position:Full back
Youthclubs1:Thornbury Grammar School
Years1:1911–1915
Clubs1:Bristol Rovers
Caps1:101
Goals1:0

Hubert Henry Bennett was a professional footballer who played as a full back for Bristol Rovers. He joined the club in 1911 and played 101 games in the Southern League without scoring, before losing his place in the team to David Taylor during the 1914–15 season. He retired from professional football in 1915.

Bennett played as an emergency goalkeeper on 26 April 1913 at Coventry City when goalie Harry Stansfield had to leave the field with an injury.

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