Joe Wiggins

Joseph Albert Wiggins (1 April 1909 – 1982) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward and full back for Brentford, Leicester City, Gillingham, Rochdale and Oldham Athletic in the Football League.[1] He also played for Hanwell Town, Grays Thurrock, Stalybridge Celtic, Hurst and Rhyl.[1]

Joe Wiggins
Personal information
Full name Joseph Albert Wiggins[1]
Date of birth 1 April 1909[1]
Place of birth Alperton, England
Date of death 1982 (aged 72–73)[1]
Playing position(s) Centre forward, full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Hanwell Town
0000–1927 Grays Thurrock United
1927–1928 Brentford 4 (2)
1928–1934 Leicester City 9 (0)
1934–1935 Gillingham 12 (0)
1935–1936 Rochdale 27 (14)
1936 Oldham Athletic 3 (0)
Stalybridge Celtic
Hurst
Rhyl
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brentford 1927–28[2] Third Division South 4 2 0 0 4 2
Leicester City 1930–31[3] First Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
1931–32[3] 3 0 0 0 3 0
1932–33[3] 4 0 0 0 4 0
Total 9 0 0 0 9 0
Gillingham (loan) 1934–35[4] Third Division South 12 0 0 0 12 0
Rochdale 1935–36[5] Third Division North 27 14 0 0 27 14
Career total 52 16 0 0 52 16

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 310. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 369. ISBN 0951526200.
  3. "Joe Wiggins | Leicester City career stats – FoxesHistory". 1 June 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  4. "Gillingham FC Career Details". Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  5. Phillipps, Steven (2001). Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001. Harefield, Middlesex: Yore. ISBN 1-874427-09-7. OCLC 48531524.


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