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Sam Small
Samuel John Small (15 May 1912 – 19 December 1993) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward in the Football League for Birmingham, West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel John Small | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 December 1993 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bromsgrove Rovers | |||
| 1934–1937 | Birmingham | 6 | (0) |
| 1937–1948 | West Ham United | 108 | (39) |
| 1948–1950 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 38 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Gosta Green, Birmingham, Small started his career at Bromsgrove Rovers.[2][3] He made six league appearances for Birmingham before signing for West Ham United in 1937. He scored the only goal in the Football League War Cup final against Blackburn Rovers in 1940.[4]
After 116 league and cup appearances and 41 goals for the east London club, Small transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion in March 1948 and made 38 league appearances without return.[4]
He died in Birmingham aged 81.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Faith in "Blues'" fowrard line. No new "stars"". Evening Despatch. Birmingham. 1 August 1935. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 267. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.
- ^ "Sam Small: The modest Birmingham-born cabinet-maker who was West Ham United's first Wembley match-winner | West Ham United".
- ^ a b Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 189. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
- ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 124. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.