Sid Helliwell Explained

Sid Helliwell
Fullname:Sidney Helliwell
Birth Date:30 January 1904
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Position:Centre half
Years2:1923
Years3:1926
Years4:1927–1928
Years5:1929–1931
Years7:1933
Clubs1:Wycliffe
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Caps3:5
Goals3:2
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Caps5:98
Goals5:8
Caps7:1
Goals7:0

Sidney Helliwell (30 January 1904 – 1939) was a professional footballer who played for Wycliffe, Sheffield Wednesday, Reading, Tottenham Hotspur, Walsall, Hednesford Town, Halifax Town.[1]

Football career

After spells at Wycliffe F.C., Sheffield Wednesday and Reading the centre half joined Tottenham Hotspur. He made his debut for the club against Manchester United on 24 September 1927 [2] and featured in nine matches for the Lilywhites in all competitions between 1927–28.[3] Helliwell went on to play for Walsall where he played in 98 matches and scoring on eight occasions, Hednesford Town and finally Halifax Town.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records. 2004 . Soccerdata . Nottingham . 1-899468-63-3. 121.
  2. http://www.mehstg.com/manunote.htmand Helliwell's Spurs debut
  3. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/history_azofplayers.html Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players