Ben Morton facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin W. Morton | ||
| Date of birth | 28 August 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | November 1962 (aged 52) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Stourbridge | |||
| 1933–193? | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| 193?–1935 | Stourbridge | ||
| 1935–1936 | Manchester United | 1 | (0) |
| 1936–1937 | Torquay United | ||
| 1937–1945 | Swindon Town | ||
| Stourbridge | |||
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Benjamin W. Morton (born August 28, 1910 – died November 1962) was an English professional footballer. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was usually trying to score goals.
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Ben Morton's Football Journey
Ben Morton was born in Sheffield, England. He started his football career playing for a team called Stourbridge. This was his first step into professional football.
Moving to Bigger Clubs
In February 1933, Ben joined Wolverhampton Wanderers. This was a bigger club, showing his talent was being noticed. After a short time back at Stourbridge, he moved to Manchester United in May 1935.
His Time at Manchester United
Playing for Manchester United is a dream for many footballers. Ben Morton played one game for the club. This match was against West Ham United on November 16, 1935. He left Manchester United in May 1936 to join Torquay United.
Becoming a Star at Swindon Town
In October 1937, Ben Morton made a big move to Swindon Town. The club paid £1,000 for him, which was a record fee for Swindon Town at that time. This showed how much they valued his skills.
Top Scorer Achievement
Ben had a fantastic season in 1938–39. He became the top scorer in the Third Division South. He scored an impressive 28 goals that season. This made him a very important player for Swindon Town.
Later Career and War Years
Ben Morton was a regular player for Swindon Town. He continued to play for them until World War II began. He stayed with the club during the war years. After the war, in 1945, he played one more game for Swindon Town. He then returned to his first club, Stourbridge. Ben Morton passed away in November 1962, at the age of 52.
