Ted Wass (footballer)
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| Ted Wass | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edwin Wass | |
| Date of birth | 1910 | |
| Place of birth | Chesterfield, England | |
| Date of death | 1955 | |
| Playing position | Centre half, Right back, Left back | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
1929 1931-1939 |
Sheepbridge Old Whittington Evening School Chesterfield York City |
? (?) ? (?) 3 (0) 222 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Edwin "Ted" Wass (born 1910 in Chesterfield, England - died 1955) was an English footballer.
[edit] Career
Wass was on Chesterfield's books before he moved to York City in September 1931. Within two years, he had established himself in York's first team and for five years he was a regular in the team's defence. He was granted a benefit match in May 1939 against Newcastle United.[1]
[edit] Personal life
During World War II, he served in the Royal Navy and suffered serious wounds when his minesweeper was sunk off Crete. He died in 1955.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Batters, Dave (1990). "York City Stars", York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited, p212. ISBN 0907969690.
