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.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 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
editDoncaster Rovers
Runner up 1937–38
References
edit- ^ Malam, Albert. "England & Wales, Death Index, 1916–2007". ancestry.com.
Further reading
edit- Ian Thomas; Owen Thomas; Alan Hodgson; John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.