Frederick George Chalkley (12 July 1874 – 5 March 1953) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Thames Ironworks, the club that would later become known as West Ham United.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Frederick George Chalkley | ||
Date of birth | 12 July 1874[1] | ||
Place of birth | Plaistow, England | ||
Date of death | 5 March 1953 (aged 78)[2] | ||
Place of death | Romford, Essex, England | ||
Position(s) | Full-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1896 | Park Grove | ||
1896–1896 | Thames Ironworks | 9 | (0) |
1898–? | Monsteds Athletic | ||
Clapton Orient | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Plaistow, Essex, Chalkley played for local team Park Grove, becoming club captain in 1893–94, before joining Thames Ironworks in August 1896.[3][4] He played in the first game of the season, against Queens Park Rangers, but did not earn a permanent place until November 1896 from when he did not miss a game for the rest of the season.[3] He lost his place in November 1897 and was relegated to playing for the second team. He made three FA Cup appearances for the club during the 1897–98 season.[3][4]
In 1898, Chalkley left the Irons for London League side Monsteds Athletic.[3][4] He also played for Clapton Orient, who later became known as Leyton Orient.[5]
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