Walter Holbem (1884–1930) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton, Preston North End and The Wednesday.[1][3] He died in June 1930 after he was struck by lightning at Ascot Racecourse where he was working as a bookmaker.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Holbem[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1884[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England[1] | ||
| Date of death | June 18, 1930 (aged 43–44)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Full Back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1905–1906 | Staten Island Soccer club | ||
| 1906–1911 | The Wednesday | 86 | (0) |
| 1911–1913 | Everton | 18 | (0) |
| 1913–1914 | St Mirren | ||
| 1914–1915 | Preston North End | 37 | (0) |
| 1919 | Southport Central | ||
| Total | 141 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c d Walter Holbem at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ a b c "Sheffield Wednesday FC - The Unusual Death of Walter Holbem (1884 - 1930)". chrishobbs.com. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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