Charlie Calladine

Charles Frederick Calladine (24 January 1911 – 29 October 1983) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. Born in Wessington, Derbyshire, Calladine started his football career with Scunthorpe & Lindsey United before moving to Birmingham in 1930,[2] for whom he played more than 100 games in the Football League First Division.[3] He was a physically strong player with pace and a powerful shot.[2] After leaving Birmingham he played for Blackburn Rovers and Guildford City,[1] whom he helped finish as runners-up in the 1938–39 Southern League. He died in Matlock, Derbyshire, in 1983 at the age of 72.[2]

Charlie Calladine

Personal information
Full name	Charles Frederick Calladine[1]
Date of birth	(1911-01-24)24 January 1911[1]
Place of birth	Wessington,[1] England
Date of death	29 October 1983(1983-10-29) (aged 72)[2]
Place of death	Matlock, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing position(s)	Wing half
Youth career
1927–1928	Wessington
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1928–1930	Scunthorpe & Lindsey United
1930–1936	Birmingham	115	(5)
1936–1938	Blackburn Rovers	48	(6)
1938–194?	Guildford City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
3. Matthews. Birmingham City: A Complete Record. pp. 173–178.