A.L. Henry was a Malaysian footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Malaysia | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1934 | Selangor | ||
| 1934 | Hendon | ||
| 1934–1939 | Selangor | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editHenry played cricket. He attended school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1]
Career
editIn 1934, he signed for English side Hendon. He was described as "rapidly making a name in... [English] soccer circles" while playing for the club.[2] After that, he returned to Malaysian side Selangor. He captained the club. He helped them win the 1935 Malaysia Cup, 1936 Malaysia Cup, and 1938 Malaysia Cup.[3]
Personal life
editHenry was of Tamil ethnicity. He was married.[4]
References
edit- ^ "A.L. Henry's Romantic Rise To Soccer Fame". Malaya Tribune.
- ^ "Henry in form". Sunday Tribune.
- ^ "A.L. Henry - The Best Footballer In Malaya". KelabJersiKita.
- ^ "MR. A.L. HENRY WEDS". Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser.