Alf Bentley (footballer born 1887)

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fullname = Alfred Bentley
dateofbirth = 15 September 1887
cityofbirth = Alfreton
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = Death date and age|1940|4|15|1887|9|15|df=yes
cityofdeath = Alfreton
countryofdeath = England
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position = Centre-forward
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youthyears = 1905–1906
youthclubs = Alfreton
years = 1906–1911
1911–1913
1913–1922
1922–1924
1924–1926
clubs = Derby County
Bolton Wanderers
West Bromwich Albion
Burton Albion
Alfreton Town
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Alfred Bentley (15 September 1887 – 15 April 1940), better known as Alf Bentley, was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.

Biography

Bentley was born in Alfreton. He turned professional with Derby County in December 1906, joining for a £50 fee. In May 1911 he signed for Bolton Wanderers for £250, before moving to West Bromwich Albion for £500 in June 1913. He joined Burton Albion in May 1922. Bentley moved to his hometown club Alfreton Town in August 1924, before retiring from football in May 1926. He later worked in the steel industry and died in Alfreton in 1940.

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Persondata
NAME=Bentley, Alfred
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Bentley, Alf
SHORT DESCRIPTION=English footballer
DATE OF BIRTH=15 September 1887
PLACE OF BIRTH=Alfreton, England
DATE OF DEATH=15 April 1940
PLACE OF DEATH=Alfreton, England