Henry Ronald "Reg" Kingham (19 November 1904 – 4 August 1948) was an English footballer best known as a player for Luton Town.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Henry Ronald Kingham | ||
Date of birth | 19 November 1904 | ||
Place of birth | Harpenden, England | ||
Date of death | 4 August 1948 | (aged 43)||
Place of death | Luton, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1926 | St Albans City | ||
1926–1937 | Luton Town | 250 | (0) |
1937– | Yeovil & Petters United | ||
Worcester City | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career edit
Born in Harpenden, Kingham joined his local side Luton Town from St Albans City in 1926. After playing 275 matches for Luton, Kingham left in 1937 to join Yeovil & Petters United. After Yeovil, Kingham had a spell with Worcester City before ending his career.[2]
Later life edit
Kingham later became the groundsman for Vauxhall Motors Recreation Club. He died following a spinal illness, aged 43.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Luton. 3 new forwards for Luton Town". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Joyce, Mike. "Henry Kingham". Since 1888. Retrieved 2 July 2009. (registration & fee required)
- ^ "Death of Former Yeovil Player". Western Gazette. 10 September 1948. p. 3. Retrieved 28 March 2024.