Peter Greenwood (footballer)

Peter Greenwood (born 11 September 1924) is an English former footballer and cricketer. He played as a wing half in the Football League for Chester and also played for Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1947 to 1952.[1][2]

Peter Greenwood
Personal information
Full name Peter Greenwood
Date of birth (1924-09-11) 11 September 1924
Place of birth Todmorden, England
Playing position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948–1952 Chester 62 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Greenwood was born in Todmorden. He appeared in 75 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm off break and medium fast pace. He scored 1,270 runs with a highest score of 113 and held 21 catches. He took 208 wickets with a best analysis of six for 35.[3]

After retiring from professional sport, Greenwood got a job working for Cheshire County Council. His wife of 56 years, Joan, died in 2007. As of 2009, Greenwood was living in Upton by Chester.[4]

References

  1. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Chester City: 1946/47 – 1999/2000 & 2004/05 – 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  2. "Peter Greenwood". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  3. Peter Greenwood at CricketArchive
  4. Chester City FC: Sealand Road favourite Peter Greenwood recalls his sporting glory years


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