Walter Crickmer
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Walter Crickmer (? - February 6, 1958) was an English football club secretary and manager.
He became Manchester United club secretary in 1926[1]. He twice assumed managerial responsibility: from 1 April 1931 to 1 June 1932, and then again from 1 August 1944 to 1 February 1945 [2].
Together with club owner James W. Gibson he was responsible for instituting the youth development system. After 32 years of service as club secretary, Crickmer was killed in the Munich Air Disaster on February 6, 1958.
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- ^ Short biography
- ^ Article from the Manchester Evening News summarising Manchester United's history
| Preceded by * |
Manchester United F.C secretary 1932-1958 |
Succeeded by Les Olive |
| Preceded by Herbert Bamlett |
Manchester United F.C. manager 1931-1932 |
Succeeded by Scott Duncan |
| Preceded by Scott Duncan |
Manchester United F.C. manager 1937-1945 |
Succeeded by Matt Busby |
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