Hubert Pearson
English footballer
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Hubert Pryer Pearson (15 May 1886 – October 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion.
Full name
Hubert Pryer Pearson
Date of birth
15 May 1886
Place of birth
Kettlebrook, Tamworth, England
Date of death
October 1955 (aged 69)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hubert Pryer Pearson | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1886 | ||
| Place of birth | Kettlebrook, Tamworth, England | ||
| Date of death | October 1955 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Tamworth, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kettlebrook Oakfield | |||
| Tamworth Castle | |||
| Tamworth Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1907–1925 | West Bromwich Albion | 341 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| Football League | 2 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Club career
Pearson participated in the 1912 FA Cup Final.[2] He spent his entire professional career, spanning 18 years, with West Bromwich Albion.[3]
International career
Pearson was once selected for the English national squad at the age of 37, but didn't appear due to injury.[4]
Personal life
Pearson was the father of Harold Pearson, and the uncle of Harry Hibbs and Horace Pearson.[5][6]
