Henry Egan(23 February 1912 — 1979) was an English professionalfootballerwho played as aforward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Egan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 February 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Tibshelf,England | ||
| Date of death | 1979 (aged 66–67) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Sutton Town | |||
| 1933–1936 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 1936–1937 | Southend United | ||
| 1937–1938 | Aldershot | ||
| 1938–1939 | Cardiff City | 17 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editEgan began his career withSutton Townbefore joiningFootball LeaguesideBrighton & Hove Albion.Unable to establish himself in the first team, he moved on toSouthend Unitedfor a brief spell. He joinedAldershotin 1937, finishing as the club's top scorer for the1937–38season.[1]
The following season, he played againstCardiff Citywhere his performance prompted Cardiff managerBilly Jenningsto sign him for a fee of £1,500. He scored on his debut for the club, during a 1–1 draw withExeter City,and scored a further eight league goals before his professional career was brought to an end by the outbreak of World War II.[1]
Personal life
editEgan's fatherWilliam Eganwas also a professional footballer and won a single cap forWalesin 1892. His brotherDougalso played in the Football League forDerby Countyand Aldershot.[3]
References
edit- ^abcHayes, Dean (2006).The Who's Who of Cardiff City.Derby: Breedon Books. p. 55.ISBN1-85983-462-0.
- ^"Southend United. Staff of 25".Sunday Dispatch Football Guide.London. 23 August 1936. p. xi – via Newspapers.
- ^Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991).Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players.Bridge Books. p. 54.ISBN1-872424-11-2.