Fred Basnett Explained

Fred Basnett
Fullname:Alfred Basnett
Birth Date:10 November 1924
Birth Place:Stoke-on-Trent, England
Position:Forward
Years1:1945–1946
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0

Alfred Basnett (10 November 1924 – 1997) was an English professional footballer who played for Stoke City.[1]

Career

Basnett played for Stoke City during World War II along with his brother Albert.[1] He was a useful goalscorer in the war leagues and made two appearances in the FA Cup in the 1945–46 season.[1] At the end of the war Basnett left Stoke and went on to play for non-league Northwich Victoria.[1]

Notes and References

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