Frederick Chalkley Explained

Frederick Chalkley
Fullname:Frederick George Chalkley
Birth Date:12 July 1874[1]
Birth Place:Plaistow, England
Death Date:5 March 1953 (aged 78)[2]
Death Place:Romford, Essex, England
Position:Full-back
Years1:–1896
Clubs1:Park Grove
Years2:1896–1896
Clubs2:Thames Ironworks
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:1898–?
Clubs3:Monsteds Athletic
Clubs4:Clapton Orient

Frederick George Chalkley (12 July 1874 – 5 March 1953) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Thames Ironworks, the club that would later become known as West Ham United.

Born in Plaistow, Essex, Chalkley played for local team Park Grove, becoming club captain in 1893–94, before joining Thames Ironworks in August 1896.[3] [4] He played in the first game of the season, against Queens Park Rangers, but did not earn a permanent place until November 1896 from when he did not miss a game for the rest of the season.[3] He lost his place in November 1897 and was relegated to playing for the second team. He made three FA Cup appearances for the club during the 1897–98 season.[3] [4]

In 1898, Chalkley left the Irons for London League side Monsteds Athletic.[3] [4] He also played for Clapton Orient, who later became known as Leyton Orient.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 1939 England and Wales Register
  2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
  3. Book: Iron in the Blood . Soccerdata . Powles, John . 2005 . Nottingham . 50 . 1-899468-22-6.
  4. Web site: Frederick Chalkley. www.westhamstats.info. 29 October 2017.
  5. Book: Hogg, Tony . Who's Who of West Ham United . 2005 . Profile Sports Media. 1-903135-50-8 . 46.