Henry Littlewort facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Charles Littlewort | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1882 | ||
| Place of birth | Elmsett, England | ||
| Date of death | 21 November 1934 (aged 52) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) | ||
| Playing position | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| West Norwood | |||
| 1906–1907 | Crystal Palace | 1 | (0) |
| West Norwood | |||
| 1908 | Fulham | 4 | (0) |
| Shepherd's Bush | |||
| West Norwood | |||
| 1909–1913 | Glossop | 73 | (3) |
| 1919 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1911–1913 | England Amateurs | 9 | (0) |
| 1912 | Great Britain | 3 | (0) |
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| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Men's football | ||
Representing  Great Britain |
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| Gold | 1912 Stockholm | Team competition |
Henry Charles Littlewort (born July 7, 1882 – died November 21, 1934) was an English football player. He was an amateur, meaning he played for the love of the game, not for money. Henry is famous for winning a gold medal in football at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Olympic Gold Medalist
Henry Littlewort was a key part of the Great Britain football team at the 1912 Summer Olympics. The team was made up of amateur players from England. They played in the football tournament and won the gold medal! Henry played in all three matches during the competition. This was a huge achievement for him and his team.
Playing for England Amateurs
Before and after the Olympics, Henry also played for the England Amateurs. He represented his country in nine matches between 1911 and 1913. These games were important for amateur players to show their skills on an international level.
Henry's Club Football Career
Henry Littlewort played for several football clubs during his career. He was a wing half, which is a position in the midfield.
Early Club Matches
Henry played one match for Crystal Palace on January 19, 1907. He played as a centre half in an away game against Fulham. Crystal Palace lost that match 2–1. He also played a few games for Fulham in 1908.
Playing for Glossop
One of the main clubs Henry played for was Glossop. He played 73 matches for them between 1909 and 1913. During his time at Glossop, he scored 3 goals. After the First World War, he briefly joined Arsenal in 1919, but did not play any matches for them.
Life Beyond Football
Henry Littlewort also served his country outside of football.
Military Service in World War I
During the First World War, Henry Littlewort joined the army. He served as a sergeant in the Royal Fusiliers. This was a very important time for many people, and Henry played his part in the war effort.
