Drake, Ted


Ted Drake

Ted Drake

Clubs played for: Southampton, Arsenal, Reading. (1931-1945)

Born: 1912

Birthplace: Southampton

Position: Centre-forward

Biography: Scored seven goals in one game for Arsenal against Aston Villa on December 14th 1935, the first six goals coming from his first six shots. That feat still stands as a record for goals scored by one player in an away match. Died in South London the age of 82 in June 1995. (Won Two League Champinship medals and was the last Chelsea manager to land a Division One title)




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