Eric Fred Brook
(1907-1965)
Died aged c. 58
Wikidata WikipediaEric Fred Brook (27 November 1907 – 29 March 1965) was an English footballer who played in the outside left position. Brook was also an England international. He was a muscular player with 'one of the fiercest shots in pre-war football' and was a good penalty taker. Brook is regarded as one of Manchester City's and England's greatest ever players. He has been described 'as a brilliant rovingforward for Manchester City and England' and 'one of the great names of British football'.
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footballer of Barnsley Football Club 1925-28, footballer of Manchester City Football Club 1928-39 and footballer of England national football team 1929-37
Commemorated on 1 plaque
Eric Fred Brook born Mexborough 1907 died Manchester 1965. One of the greatest professional footballers of his generation. Barnsley 1925-28 Manchester City 1928-39 England 1928-37. Held the record as Manchester City's highest goalscorer (177) between 1939-2017
Mexborough Athletic Sport Ground, Hampden Road, Mexborough, United Kingdom where they was born near (1907)