Malcolm Devitt Explained

Malcolm Devitt
Fullname:	Bernard Malcolm Devitt
Birth Date:	26 January 1937
Birth Place:	Bradford, England
Death Place:	Cyprus
Position:	Inside forward
Youthyears1:	19xx–1958
Youthclubs1:	Bradford Rovers
Years1:	1958–1963
Clubs1:	Bradford City
Caps1:	100
Goals1:	13
Years2:	1963–1970
Clubs2:	Wisbech Town
Caps2:	246
Goals2:	?

Bernard Malcolm Devitt^[1] (26 January 1937 – 12 February 2012) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Career

Born in Bradford, Devitt began his career at Bradford Rovers, before turning professional in 1958 with Bradford City, making 100 appearances in the Football League over the next five years.^[2] He later played non-league football with Wisbech Town, and holds their Southern League match appearance record with 246 games, from a total of 385 first team appearances.^[3]

Later life and death

Devitt retired to Cyprus, and died on 12 February 2012 aged 74 following a fall.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile. In The Mad Crowd.
2. Web site: BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2009/10. 24 January 2011. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
3. Web site: Wisbech Town FC Facts & Figures. 24 January 2011. Wisbech Town F.C. official website. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111003184328/http://www.wisbechtown.connectfree.co.uk/facts.htm. 3 October 2011. dmy-all.
4. Web site: Malcolm Devitt - 1937-2012. https://archive.today/20120630224832/http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2609769,00.html. dead. 30 June 2012. 13 February 2012. Bradford City A.F.C..
5. Web site: Former Bradford City striker Devitt dies, aged 74. 20 February 2012. Telegraph & Argus.