Ted Wass (footballer) explained

Ted Wass
Fullname:Edwin Wass
Height:5 ft 10 in[1]
Birth Date:1910
Birth Place:Chesterfield, England
Death Date:4 February
Death Place:Old Whittington, England
Position:Centre half, Right back, Left back
Years3:1929
Years4:1931–1939
Clubs1:Sheepbridge
Clubs2:Old Whittington Evening School
Clubs4:York City
Caps1:?
Caps2:?
Caps3:3
Caps4:222
Goals1:?
Goals2:?
Goals3:0
Goals4:0

Edwin Wass (1910 – 4 February 1955) was an English footballer.

Career

Wass was on Chesterfield's books before he moved to York City in September 1931. Within two years, he had established himself in York's first team and for five years he was a regular in the team's defence. He was granted a benefit match in May 1939 against Newcastle United.[2]

Personal life

During World War II, he served in the Royal Navy and suffered serious wounds when his minesweeper was sunk off Crete. He died in 1955.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: York manager acts swiftly . Sunday Sun . Newcastle upon Tyne . 19 August 1934 . 20 . Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Batters , Dave . York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990 . The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited . 1990 . 212 . York City Stars . 0-907969-69-0 .