Fred Butcher

Frederick William Butcher (14 August 1913^[3] – May 1996^[2]) was an English professional footballer. A left back, he played in the Football League for Aston Villa, Blackpool and Swindon Town.^[4]

Fred Butcher

Personal information
Full name	Fred William Butcher
Date of birth	(1913-08-14)14 August 1913
Place of birth	Hemingfield, England
Date of death	May 1996 (1996-06) (aged 82)
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Position(s)	Left back
Youth career
	Hoyland
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Wombwell
1931–1936	Aston Villa[2]	2	(0)
1936–1938	Blackpool	4	(0)
1938–1939	Swindon Town[3]	36	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Butcher began his professional career with Aston Villa in April 1931. After two League appearances for the Villains, he joined Blackpool in June 1936.^[2] He made four League appearances for the Lancashire club before joining his last known club, Swindon Town, in 1938. He made a total of 42 appearances for Town.^[3]

References

1. "Blackpool. Brightest chances for three years: seasoned recruits". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Butcher, Frederick William". Aston Villa Player Database. Jörn Mårtensson. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
3. "Fred Butcher". swindon-town-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
4. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 44. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.