Charlie Handley

Charles Harold James Handley (15 April 1899 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea Town and Thames.[3]

Charlie Handley
Personal information
Full nameCharles Harold James Handley
Date of birth(1899-04-15)15 April 1899[1]
Place of birthEdmonton, England
Date of death1957 (aged 57–58)
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Position(s)Winger
Youth career
Edmonton Juniors
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1921–1929Tottenham Hotspur121(26)
1929–1930Swansea Town19(4)
1930Sittingbourne
1930–1931Sheppey United
1931–1932Thames29(3)
1932Sittingbourne
1932Norwich City
1932–19??Berne
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

History

Handley was born in Edmonton, North London and, as a youngster, trained with his father in their back garden. After trying out at local team, Edmonton Juniors, Handley went on to play for other minor clubs but finally after enrolling in the Spurs youth before being called up by then current manager Peter McWilliam. From 1921 to 1929, Charlie "Tich" Handley played for Tottenham Hotspur. He and Jimmy Dimmock another well known player were Tottenham's best strikers in that decade.

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