Tosh Chamberlain facts for kids
Chamberlain at Craven Cottage in 2003
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Trevor Chamberlain | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 January 2021 (aged 86) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1965 | Fulham | 187 | (59) |
| 1965–1966 | Dover Athletic | ||
| 1966 | Gravesend & Northfleet | ||
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Trevor "Tosh" Chamberlain (born July 11, 1934 – died January 10, 2021) was an English professional football player. He was known for playing as an outside left, which is a forward position on the left side of the field.
Tosh Chamberlain started his football journey as a young player in London. He even played for England's youth team! In 1952, he joined Fulham, a famous football club. He played 204 games for Fulham and scored 64 goals. Later, in 1965, he moved to Dover Athletic. He finished his professional playing career at Gravesend and Northfleet.
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Tosh Chamberlain's Football Career
Tosh Chamberlain was born in Kings Cross, London. As a boy, he played football at a local club called The Mary Ward Settlement. He was a talented schoolboy player before he signed with Fulham.
Joining Fulham and First Goal
Chamberlain joined Fulham in 1954. He even encouraged his school friend, Johnny Haynes, to join the club too! Tosh made his first team appearance in November 1954. In his very first game, he scored a goal with his first kick! This amazing moment happened against Lincoln City.
Memorable Matches and Dedication
Two years later, after finishing his National Service, Tosh showed how dedicated he was to football. He even postponed his wedding day to play in an FA Cup match against Newcastle United! It was raining heavily, but Tosh scored three goals in that game. Even with his hat-trick, Fulham sadly lost the match 5–4. His last game for Fulham was on January 11, 1965, in an FA Cup replay against Millwall.
Life After Football
After he stopped playing professional football, Tosh Chamberlain found new jobs. In the 1980s and 1990s, he worked for the Richmond Park authorities. He also worked as a sports instructor at Elliott School in Putney.
Staying Connected to Fulham
Tosh always loved Fulham. He was often seen at Craven Cottage, which is Fulham's home stadium. He continued to support his old club throughout his life. Tosh Chamberlain passed away on January 10, 2021, when he was 86 years old.
