Sam Small
For the American journalist, evangelist, and prohibitionist, see Samuel W. Small.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel John Small | ||
| Date of birth | May 15, 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | December 19, 1993 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Playing position | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Bromsgrove Rovers | |||
| 1934–1937 | Birmingham | 6 | (0) |
| 1937–1948 | West Ham United | 108 | (39) |
| 1948–1950 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 38 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Sam Small (May 15, 1912 – December 19, 1993) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward.
Born in Birmingham, Small started his career at Bromsgrove Rovers. He made six league appearances for Birmingham before signing for West Ham United in 1937. He scored the only goal in the Football League War Cup final against Blackburn Rovers in 1940.
After 116 league and cup appearances and 41 goals for the east London club, Small transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion in March 1948 and made 38 league appearances without return.
He died in Birmingham aged 81.
References
- Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 189. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 124. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.