Edward Burton (footballer)

Edward Burton
Personal information
Date of birth 1869
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Place of death Birmingham, England
Playing position Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Highfield Villa
1891–1892 Small Heath 1 (0)
1892–1??? Springfield Villa

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Edward G. Burton (1869 – after 1891) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football Alliance for Small Heath. Born in the Acocks Green district of Birmingham, he played for Highfield Villa before joining Small Heath. A centre forward, he played only once for the club, deputising for the injured Harry Morris, and soon returned to local football. Burton died in Birmingham.[1]

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
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