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Lewis Stoker (31 March 1910 – 26 May 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as an attacking right half.[2] Born in Wheatley Hill, County Durham, he spent most of his professional career at Birmingham, for whom he played 246 games in all competitions, including 230 in the First Division.[2] He moved on to Nottingham Forest in 1938, made 11 Second Division appearances,[3] and retired during the Second World War.[2] He won three full caps for England between 1932 and 1934,[1] and played once for the Football League representative team.[3] After retiring from football he worked firstly at the BSA factory and then for the Wimbush bakery both in Small Heath[Birmingham] near the StAndrews Football ground where he play most of his football. Lewis died in the city at the age of 69.[2]

Lewis Stoker

Personal information
Full name	Lewis Stoker[1]
Date of birth	(1910-03-31)31 March 1910
Place of birth	Wheatley Hill, England
Date of death	26 May 1979(1979-05-26) (aged 69)[1]
Place of death	Birmingham, England
Position(s)	Right half
Youth career
	Brandon Juniors
	Esh Winning Juniors
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Bearpark
	West Stanley
1930–1938	Birmingham	230	(2)
1938–1939	Nottingham Forest	11	(0)
National team
1932–1934	England	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His brother Bob also played league football.[3][1]

References

External links

• Lewis Stoker at Englandstats.com

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