Frederick George Chalkley (12 July 1874 – 5 March 1953) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Thames Ironworks, the club that would later become known as West Ham United.

Frederick Chalkley
Personal information
Full name Frederick George Chalkley
Date of birth 12 July 1874[1]
Place of birth Plaistow, England
Date of death 5 March 1953 (aged 78)[2]
Place of death Romford, Essex, England
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1896 Park Grove
1896–1896 Thames Ironworks 9 (0)
1898–? Monsteds Athletic
Clapton Orient
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Plaistow, Essex, Chalkley played for local team Park Grove, becoming club captain in 1893–94, before joining Thames Ironworks in August 1896.[3][4] He played in the first game of the season, against Queens Park Rangers, but did not earn a permanent place until November 1896 from when he did not miss a game for the rest of the season.[3] He lost his place in November 1897 and was relegated to playing for the second team. He made three FA Cup appearances for the club during the 1897–98 season.[3][4]

In 1898, Chalkley left the Irons for London League side Monsteds Athletic.[3][4] He also played for Clapton Orient, who later became known as Leyton Orient.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ 1939 England and Wales Register
  2. ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
  3. ^ a b c d Powles, John (2005). Iron in the Blood. Nottingham: Soccerdata. p. 50. ISBN 1-899468-22-6.
  4. ^ a b c "Frederick Chalkley". www.westhamstats.info. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  5. ^ Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 46. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.