Jeffrey Turton
English footballer
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Jeffrey Turton (21 April 1912 — 1981) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.
Date of birth
21 April 1912
Place of birth
Wortley, England
Date of death
1981 (aged 68–69)
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 April 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Wortley, England | ||
| Date of death | 1981 (aged 68–69) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1933–1934 | Chapeltown | ||
| 1934–1935 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 1935–1936 | Gillingham | 11 | (0) |
| 1936–1938 | Crystal Palace | 12 | (0) |
| 1938–1939 | Folkestone | ||
| 1939–1940 | Chelmsford City | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Turton began his career at Chapeltown in 1933, signing for West Bromwich Albion the following year. In 1935, after failing to make any appearances for West Brom, Turton signed for Gillingham. Turton made 11 Football League appearances at Gillingham, signing for Crystal Palace in February 1936. At Crystal Palace, Turton made 12 league appearances over the course of two seasons, before signing for non-league side Folkestone in 1938.[2] In 1939, Turton signed for Chelmsford City.[3]
