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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Greenwood | ||
| Date of birth | 11 September 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Todmorden, England | ||
| 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
- 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.
- "Peter Greenwood". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- Peter Greenwood at CricketArchive
- Chester City FC: Sealand Road favourite Peter Greenwood recalls his sporting glory years
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