Ken Hodgkisson
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Kenneth Hodgkisson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 March 1933 | ||
Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
Date of death | 10 May 2018 | (aged 85)||
Position(s) |
Inside forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1950–1955 | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | (4) |
1955–1966 | Walsall | 336 | (58) |
1966–1967 | Worcester City | ||
1967–1968 | Dudley Town | ||
Managerial career | |||
1968–1971 | Dudley Town | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
William Kenneth Hodgkisson (12 March 1933 – 10 May 2018) was an English professional
Career
Born in West Bromwich, Hodgkisson attended George Salter Academy.[2] He began his career with his hometown club West Bromwich Albion as an amateur,[3] signing his first professional contract in April 1950. He made his senior debut three years later, in April 1953 during a match against Aston Villa and scored three times in five appearances at the end of the season.[2] However, he struggled to establish himself in the first team, making twenty league appearances during six years at the club.[4]
In December 1955, he joined
In 1975, Hodgkisson returned to West Bromwich Albion as a coach. He was appointed youth team manager in 1981, remaining in the role until 1985.[3] He later worked as a scout for Derby County.[4]
Death
Hodgkisson died on 10 May 2018 at the age of 85 and was survived by a wife and three daughters.[5]
Honours
Walsall
- Football League Fourth Division: 1959–60[3]
References
- ^ "Ken Hodgkisson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Ken Hodgkisson 1933–2018". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ken Hodgkisson". Walsall F.C. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Ken Hodgkisson". West Bromwich Albion Former Players' Association. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ Matt Maher (10 May 2018). "Tributes paid to former West Brom and Walsall player Ken Hodgkisson". Express & Star. Retrieved 10 May 2018.