George Ekins Explained

George Ekins
Fullname:Frederick George Ekins
Birth Date:9 September 1871
Birth Place:Gillingham, Kent, England
Position:Winger
Youthclubs1:New Brompton Rovers
Youthclubs2:Chatham
Years1:1891–1893
Years2:1893–1895
Years3:1895–1899
Clubs3:Luton Town
Caps1:18
Caps2:52
Caps3:65
Goals1:3
Goals2:17
Goals3:20

Frederick George Ekins (9 September 1871 — 1960) was an English footballer.

Career

Ekins started his career with two local teams; first New Brompton Rovers, and then Chatham. In 1891 he joined Football League side Derby County, where he spent two years before moving to Burton Swifts. After two seasons with Burton, he was transferred to Luton Town, of the Southern League. Two years later, Luton Town were elected to the Football League, and Ekins spent two more seasons with them before retiring.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collings , Timothy . The Luton Town Story 1885-1985 . Luton Town F.C.. 1985. 0-951067-90-7. 309–311.
  2. Web site: Frederick Ekins. Mike. Joyce. Since 1888. 2009-06-30. 29 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090529014551/http://www.allfootballers.com/. dead. (registration & fee required)