Albert Malam (20 January 1913 – February 1992) [1] was a former professional footballer, who played for Everton, Colwyn Bay, Chesterfield, Huddersfield Town, Wrexham and Doncaster Rovers. During the Second World War he played for Manchester City, Crewe and New Brighton. Became player-manager of Runcorn in the Cheshire League after leaving Wrexham. He was the father of Colin Malam, former football correspondent of The Sunday Telegraph and author.

Albert Malam
Personal information
Date of birth (1913-01-20)20 January 1913
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Date of death February 1992
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chesterfield
1934–1935 Huddersfield Town 21 (11)
1935–1945 Doncaster Rovers 95 (26)
1945–? Wrexham
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

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Doncaster Rovers

Runner up 1937–38

References

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  1. ^ Malam, Albert. "England & Wales, Death Index, 1916–2007". ancestry.com.

Further reading

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  • Ian Thomas; Owen Thomas; Alan Hodgson; John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.