Fred Butcher Explained

Fred Butcher
Fullname:Fred William Butcher
Height:5 ft 7 in[1]
Birth Date:14 August 1913
Birth Place:Hemingfield, England
Position:Left back
Youthclubs1:Hoyland
Clubs1:Wombwell
Years2:1931–1936
Clubs2:Aston Villa[2]
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:1936–1938
Clubs3:Blackpool
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:1938–1939
Clubs4:Swindon Town[3]
Caps4:36
Goals4:0

Frederick William Butcher (14 August 1913[3] – May 1996[2]) was an English professional footballer. A left back, he played in the Football League for Aston Villa, Blackpool and Swindon Town.[4]

Career

Butcher began his professional career with Aston Villa in April 1931. After two League appearances for the Villains, he joined Blackpool in June 1936.[2] He made four League appearances for the Lancashire club before joining his last known club, Swindon Town, in 1938. He made a total of 42 appearances for Town.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Blackpool. Brightest chances for three years: seasoned recruits . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Butcher, Frederick William . Aston Villa Player Database . Jörn Mårtensson . 26 October 2010.
  3. Web site: Fred Butcher . swindon-town-fc.co.uk. 26 October 2010.
  4. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2004 . Tony Brown . Nottingham . 1-899468-67-6. 44.