Warren, Ben

Ben Warren

Clubs played for: Derby County, Chelsea (1899-1911)

Born: 1879

Birthplace: Newhall, Derbyshire

Position: Half-back

Biography: An England international who was recognised as being the best wing half and one of the most famous players in the country in his day. He couldn't help the club avoid relegation in the 1909-10 season and had to retire through ill health a couple of seasons later. Certified as being insane and spent time in a Derbyshire lunatic asylum before dying in tragic circumstances in Mickleover, Derbyshire aged just 37.

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Warren, Ben Found Ben by accident doing my family tree, his brother married my 1st cousin twice removed in 1910, I have a photograph of the wedding. Researched Ben and found a lot about him and his tragic story as he passed away 37yrs old, buried locally and been and found his resting place. The plot was all overgrown & headstone cross is broken and needs restoring. Would be nice to get FA or Derby County/Chelsea to fund this, Forgotten Hero
05-08-20 Colin Smith