Charlie Hillam

Charles Emmanuel Hillam (6 October 1908 – 16 June 1958) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Nelson, Burnley, Clapton Orient, Manchester United and Southend United.[1][3][4]

Charlie Hillam
Personal information
Full nameCharles Emmanuel Hillam[1]
Date of birthBurnley, England
Place of birth6 October 1908
Date of death16 June 1958(1958-06-16) (aged 49)[2]
Place of deathSouthend-on-Sea, England[2]
Height5 ft 11+12 in (1.82 m)[2]
Position(s)Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
0000–1930Clitheroe
1930–Nelson3(0)
0000–1932Clitheroe
1932–1933Burnley19(0)
1933–1934Manchester United8(0)
1934–1938Clapton Orient125(0)
1938–1941Southend United13(0)
1946Ekco Sports
1948Chingford Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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During the early years of his football career, Hillam worked as a miner.[2] After retiring from professional football, he worked as a policeman.[2]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nelson1930–31[5]Third Division North300030
Manchester United1933–34[6]Second Division800080
Southend United1938–39[7]Third Division South13010140
Career total24010250

References

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  1. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 (Third edition, with revisions ed.). Toton, Nottingham. p. 138. ISBN 9781905891610. OCLC 841581272.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e Kaufman, Neilson. "VE Day WW2 players as at May 2020" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Charles Hillam – Manchester United Player Profile & Stats". Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Hillam Charlie Clapton Orient 1936". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ Dykes, Garth (2009). Nelson FC in the Football League. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-905891-29-0.
  6. ^ "Charles Hillam". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Charlie Hillam 1938 – 1939". SUFCdb. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2019.