Ernest York

Ernest York (died 28 April 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Southern Football League for Crystal Palace.[3][4]

Ernest York
Personal information
Place of birth Moulton, England[1]
Date of death (1917-04-28)28 April 1917[2]
Place of death Salonika, Kingdom of Greece
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1912 Kettering
1912–1915 Crystal Palace 58 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

York served as a private in the Royal Berkshire Regiment during the First World War and was killed in action at Salonika on 28 April 1917.[1][3] He is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial.[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Crystal Palace 1914–15[3] Southern League First Division 17 2 0 0 17 2
Career total 17 2 0 0 17 2

References

  1. "Ernest York | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  2. "Casualty Details: E York". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  3. "Crystal Palace Squad 1914/15". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. "Ernest York". holmesdale.net. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
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