Jeff Astle
English footballer (1942-2002) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 59
Jeffrey Astle was an English professional footballer who played the majority of his career as a centre-forward for West Bromwich Albion. Nicknamed "the King" by the club's fans, he played 361 games for them and scored 174 goals. He also won five caps for England without scoring.
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A typical day, 30 days to 19 September 2026
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Close ties
- Asa Hartford Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1967-1974
Tony Brown Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1964-1974- Clive Clark Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1964-1969
- Graham Williams Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1964-1972
- John Talbut Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1966-1971
- Peter Latchford Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1969-1974
Jim Holton Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1968-1971
Willie Johnston Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1972-1974- Tony Hateley Teammate at Notts County F.C., 1959-1963
- Ray Treacy Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1964-1968
- Bobby Cram Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1964-1968
- Dennis Clarke Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1965-1968
- Jim Cumbes Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1969-1971
Career 8
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Hillingdon Borough F.C.1977
Atherstone Town F.C.1976-1977
Weymouth F.C.1975-197620
Dunstable Town F.C.1974-197525
Hellenic F.C.1974
England1969-197050
West Bromwich Albion F.C.1964-1974292137
Notts County F.C.1959-196410331
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2002 · aged 59
