Fred Sheldon (Welsh footballer) explained

Fred Sheldon
Fullname:Fredrick Sheldon
Birth Place:Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Position:Midfield
Clubs1:Barry Town
Years2:1921–1926
Caps2:178
Goals2:11
Clubs3:Swansea Town
Years4:
Clubs4:Barry Town

Fredrick Sheldon (born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Aberdare Athletic. He initially played for Barry Town and was transferred to Swansea Town in 1919. In the South Wales derby between Swansea Town and Cardiff City in 1919, Sheldon famously scored both goals as Swansea recovered from a 1–0 deficit to win 2–1.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michael Joyce. The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. October 2004. 1899468676.