Bernard Whittaker

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Bernard Whittaker
Personal information
Full name Bernard Whittaker
Date of birth 18 October 1865
Place of birth Blackburn, England
Date of death 1957
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1889 Blackburn Rovers 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bernard Whittaker (1865-1957) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.[1]

1888-1889[edit]

Bernard Whittaker made his debut for Rovers at Inside-Left on 12 January 1889. The venue was Leamington Road, Blackburn then home of Blackburn Rovers, and their opponents were 'The Invincibles' the great Preston North End. Rovers got themselves a draw despite being behind twice. Whittaker achieved an assist for the 2nd equaliser. Whittaker played 3 more League matches, all at Inside-Left, and scoring the only Rovers goal at Anfield, Liverpool, then home of Everton. Whittaker assisted Rovers score 66 goals in 22 games the 2nd highest of that season.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. ISBN 978-1-4456-1881-4.