Charlie Calladine
Charles Frederick Calladine (24 January 1911 – 29 October 1983) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. Born in Wessington, Derbyshire, Calladine started his football career with Scunthorpe & Lindsey United before moving to Birmingham in 1930,[2] for whom he played more than 100 games in the Football League First Division.[3] He was a physically strong player with pace and a powerful shot.[2] After leaving Birmingham he played for Blackburn Rovers and Guildford City,[1] whom he helped finish as runners-up in the 1938–39 Southern League. He died in Matlock, Derbyshire, in 1983 at the age of 72.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Frederick Calladine[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1911[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wessington,[1] England | ||
| Date of death | 29 October 1983 (aged 72)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Matlock, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1927–1928 | Wessington | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1928–1930 | Scunthorpe & Lindsey United | ||
| 1930–1936 | Birmingham | 115 | (5) |
| 1936–1938 | Blackburn Rovers | 48 | (6) |
| 1938–194? | Guildford City | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- Matthews. Birmingham City: A Complete Record. pp. 173–178.
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