Edgar Montford Explained

Edgar Montford
Fullname:Edgar William John Montford
Birth Date:25 April 1865
Birth Place:Newtown, Powys, Wales
Death Date:1940 (aged 75)
Position:Full-back
Years1:1885
Years2:1885–1890
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:1890

Edgar William John Montford (25 April 1865 – 1940) was a Welsh footballer who played for Stoke in the Football League.[1]

Football career

Montford was signed from Welsh side Newtown in 1885 he played in eight competitive games for Stoke with five of them coming in the Football League.[1] He left Stoke in 1890 to play for Leek.[1] Edgar also had a brother, Harry Montford who also played for Stoke.[1]

Professional baseball

In 1890 Montford played professional baseball for Stoke in the National League of Baseball of Great Britain.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke1885–862020
1886–870000
1887–880000
1888–89The Football League001010
1889–90The Football League500050
Career total503080

Notes and References

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