Len Chalmers
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leonard Austin Chalmers | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Geddington, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 February 2014 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Northampton, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1966 | Leicester City | 171 | (4) |
| 1966–1968 | Notts County | 51 | (1) |
| Total | 222 | (5) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Leonard Austin "Len" Chalmers (4 September 1936 – 10 February 2014) was a former English footballer who played in the Football League for Leicester City and Notts County.
Chalmers played for Corby Town before signing for Leicester City in 1956.[1] Nicknamed 'Chopper' for his fully committed playing style,[2] Chalmers played 80 minutes of the 1961 FA Cup Final despite suffering a broken leg after 20 minutes. Leicester City lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Chalmers died on 10 February 2014 at the age of 77.[2] Leicester City held a minute's applause before their home game with Ipswich Town on 22 February, with Chalmers' family in attendance.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Soccer Who's Who compiled by Maurice Golesworthy Sportsmans Book Club 1965
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Leicester City legend Gordon Banks tribute to the 'terrific' star Len Chalmers". Leicester Mercury. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
External links
- Sourced from The English National Football Archive (Subscription required)