Bert Elkin

Bertie Henry West Elkin (14 January 1886 – 3 June 1962)[1] was a professional footballer and golfer. He played football for Fulham, Luton Town, Stockport County and Tottenham Hotspur.[2] Later he emigrated to South Africa and became a professional golfer.

Bert Elkin
Personal information
Full name Bertie Henry West Elkin
Date of birth (1886-01-14)14 January 1886
Place of birth Neasden, England
Date of death 3 June 1962(1962-06-03) (aged 76)
Place of death Cape Town, South Africa
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000– Fulham
0000– Luton Town
1908–1909 Stockport County 47 (0)
1909–1910 Tottenham Hotspur 26 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Football career

Elkin had spells at Fulham and Luton before joining Stockport County where he played 47 matches between 1908–09. The right back signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1909 and went on to feature in 27 matches in all competitions for the Lilywhites.[3]

Golf career

Elkin emigrated to South Africa in September 1911 and became a professional golfer.[1] He won the 1923 South African PGA Championship, the 1924 South African Open and the 1926 Transvaal Open. He was twice the losing finalist in the South African PGA Championship, in 1934 and 1940, the latter at the age of 54.[4]

References
  1. Goodwin, Bob (2017). The Spurs Alphabet. Robwin Publising House. p. 142. ISBN 978-0954043421.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 83. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. "A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players". Archived from the original on 3 June 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
  4. "Another A. D. Locke Success". The Glasgow Herald. 23 March 1940. p. 11.
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