Alf Basnett

Alfred Basnett (10 April 1893 – 24 June 1966) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.[4]

Alf Basnett

Personal information
Date of birth	10 April 1893
Place of birth	St Helens, England[1]
Date of death	24 June 1966 (aged 73)[2]
Place of death	Burnley, Lancashire, England
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[3]
Position(s)	Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1919–1926	Burnley	147	(5)
1926–1929	Lincoln City	89	(6)
1929–1930	Ballymena	19	(1)
	Hereford United
	Nelson
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

After he retired, he operated a hostel in Burnley.[1]

References

1. "Sports Stars Spotted". Nelson Leader. 1 March 1940. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
3. Centaurus (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Burnley". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
4. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939 (paperback).