Len Hales

Leonard Hales (1872–1914) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Len Hales

Personal information
Full name	Leonard Hales[1]
Date of birth	1872
Place of birth	Crewe, England[1]
Date of death	1914 (aged 42)[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1897	Crewe Alexandra
1898–1899	Stoke	1	(0)
1899–1901	Crewe Alexandra
1901–1902	Stoke	15	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Hales began his career with his home town club Crewe Alexandra before joining Stoke in 1898.[1] He made just one appearance before returning to Crewe.[1] He spent two years at the Alex before trying his luck again with Stoke and he had a far more successful time scoring 4 goals in 19 matches.[1]

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Stoke[1]	1898–99	First Division	1	0	0	0	1	0
	1901–02	First Division	15	2	4	2	19	4
Career Total			16	2	4	2	20	4

References

1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.