Bernard Whittaker
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Bernard Whittaker | ||
Date of birth | 18 October 1865 | ||
Place of birth | Blackburn, England | ||
Date of death | 1957 | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1888–1889 | Blackburn Rovers | 4 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Bernard Whittaker (1865-1957) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.[1]
1888-1889
Bernard Whittaker made his debut for Rovers at Inside-Left on 12 January 1889. The venue was Leamington Road, Blackburn then home of Blackburn Rovers, and their opponents were 'The Invincibles' the great Preston North End. Rovers got themselves a draw despite being behind twice. Whittaker achieved an assist for the 2nd equaliser. Whittaker played 3 more League matches, all at Inside-Left, and scoring the only Rovers goal at Anfield, Liverpool, then home of Everton. Whittaker assisted Rovers score 66 goals in 22 games the 2nd highest of that season.[2]
References
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.
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