Clarence Shenton

Clarence Shenton (1901 – 1934) was an Australian soccer player who played as a half-back for Brisbane clubs Wynnum and Thistle as well as the Australia national soccer team.

Clarence Shenton

Personal information
Full name	Clarence William Britton Shenton
Date of birth	1901
Place of birth	Nambour, Australia
Date of death	13 December 1934 (aged 33)
Place of death	Southport, Australia
Position(s)	Half-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1921–1924	Wynnum
1925	Thistle
International career
1922	Australia	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Clarence William Britton Shenton was born in Nambour, Queensland. He went to Ipswich Grammar School, which proved himself as a professional sportsman.^[1] He played in Bundamba, after leaving school where he played a season of rugby and Australian rules football.^[2]

International career

Shenton was a member of inaugural Australian soccer team, which toured New Zealand in 1922. He played all three 'A' international matches against the New Zealand national team^[3] and has since been designated as 'Socceroo #9'.

Personal life

After his short soccer career, he moved to playing tennis as his sport of choice. He became President of Ipswich Tennis Association around where he died in 1934.^[2]

Family and relationships

Clarence Shenton was married on 14 April 1928 to wife Ivy Walker.^[4]

Death

Shenton died on 13 December 1934 at age 33, after suffering from a grave illness for five months.^[1][5]

Career statistics

International

National team	Year[3]	Competitive		Friendly		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Australia	1922	0	0	3	0	3	0