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