Clubs played for: Glenavon, Notts County, Chelsea, Arsenal, Mansfield Town, Glenavon (1945-1958)
Born: 1923
Birthplace: Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Position: Wing-half
Biography: Arrived at Stamford Bridge as a make-weight in part exchange for the great Tommy Lawton. In his first three seasons he was restricted to 19 appearances by a string of injuries but repaid the faith of Ted Drake in his final three seasons, chalking up 100 games. Drake then sold him to Arsenal for £15,000. He returned to live and work as scout for Arsenal in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, then worked as a joiner until retiring. Died in June 2002 aged 79.
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