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Claude Ashton

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English footballer (1901-1942)

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Claude Thesiger Ashton was an English amateur footballer and first-class cricketer. As footballer he played for Corinthians in several different positions including goalkeeper and centre forward, although his preferred position was wing-half.

Teams 4

England men's national association football team1925-1925
England cricket team1921-1938
Corinthian Casuals F.C.1920-1935
Cambridge University A.F.C.

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Claude Thesiger Ashton was an English amateur footballer and first-class cricketer. As footballer he played for Corinthians in several different positions including goalkeeper and centre forward, although his preferred position was wing-half. He made one appearance for the England national team in 1925 when he was appointed team captain. As a cricketer he played for Cambridge University and Essex. A pre-war officer of the Auxiliary Air Force, he died as a result of a mid-air collision in a training accident in the Second World War.

Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1942 · aged 41
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10 languages

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