Roy Crossley Explained

Roy Crossley
Fullname:Roy Crossley
Birth Date:16 October 1923
Birth Place:Hebden Bridge, England
Death Date:2003 (aged 80)
Position:Forward
Years1:1941–1948
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1943–1944
Clubs2:Stoke City (guest)
Years3:1948–1951
Clubs3:Halifax Town
Caps3:41
Goals3:15

Roy Crossley (16 October 1923 – 2003) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Halifax Town.[1]

Career

Crossley was born in Hebden Bridge and joined Huddersfield Town during World War II.[1] He made three appearances guesting for Stoke City in 1943–44.[1] He played for Huddersfield until 1948 when he joined Halifax Town. He played 47 times for the "Shaymen" scoring 15 goals.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1948–492511202711
1949–5013400134
1950–51300030
Career Total4515204715

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lowe, Simon. Potters at War . 2004. Desert Island Books. 1-874287-78-3.