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Edwin "Teddy" King (7 July 1884 – 1952) was a footballer who played for Leicester City in the Football League, either side of World War I. He played as a wing half, and joined Leicester Fosse (as City were then called) after playing for a number of local sides.[2]

For other people with the same name, see Edward King.

Teddy King
Personal information
Date of birth 7 July 1884
Place of birth Leicester, England
Date of death 1952 (aged 67–68)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1906?–1922? Leicester Fosse/City 227 (26)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He made a total of 236 senior appearances for Leicester, plus another 121 wartime appearances.[3]

He also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire in two matches in the 1925 season, playing as a wicketkeeper.[4]


References


  1. "The lure of promotion. Leicester City". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Soccerdata. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. filbertstreet.net stats Archived 2011-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Player profile: Teddy King". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2013.


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