Evelyn Lintott

Evelyn Henry Lintott (born Godalming November 2 1883 died 1 July 1916) was Queens Park Rangers' first ever England international in 1908.

He joined Rangers in 1907 from Plymouth Argyle and played 31 Southern League games before moving to Bradford City in 1908. He finished his career at Leeds City from 1912-1914.

He joined the British Army and became a lieutenant in the West Yorkshire Regiment. Lintott was killed in action on the first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916.

References

* [http://www.englandstats.com/playerreport.php?pid=599 England profile]

External links

* [http://www.queensparkrangersfc.com/lintott.htm QPR tribute]
* [http://www.bantamspast.co.uk/TheFrontRoomofFame/evelynlintott.html Bradford City tribute]
* [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/dol/popups/Lintott.htm Medal card]