Walter Ashmore
English footballer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Ashmore (1861–1940) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa.[1][2]
Quick Facts Personal information, Full name ...
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Walter William Ashmore | ||
Date of birth | October – December 1861 | ||
Place of birth | Smethwick, England | ||
Date of death | 1940 (aged 78–79) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1886-1888 | West Bromwich Standard F.C. | ||
1888–1889 | Aston Villa | 1 | (0) |
Aston Unity F.C. | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Close
Born between 1 October 1861 and 31 December 1861, Walter Ashmore first came to prominence in the West Midlands when he signed for West Bromwich Standard FC in 1886. (One source states he signed for West Bromwich Standard F.C. in 1887) He spent a couple of seasons with Standard and then moved to Aston Villa as a reserve goalkeeper for Jimmy Warner.