Birthdate: 1869-11-01 in Langley Green, Oldbury (Died: 1924-01-13 in St. George's, Worcester) Position: Forward Playing for Villa: June 1896 - Aug. 1900 Previous clubs: Chance's Infants and Langley St. Michael's senior Schools, Rood End White Star, Langley Green Victoria, West Bromwich (trial), Small Heath Signed: £350 - From Small Heath Sold: £100 - To West Bromwich Albion League: 123 matches - 68 goals Cup: 14 matches - 6 goals International: England A (1897-98, 4 - 6 goals), England XI (1897-1900, 4 caps) More info: "One of the select few who have won fame both at cricket and football. At one period of his long and brilliant career, Fred Wheldon's services would have been accepted by any club in the country. When at his best, he was undoubtedly the finest inside left forward England possessed. His command of the ball, his adaptability to prevailing conditions, combined with his dodging, his swerving, and his deadly shooting, made him a great player in the highest company. Brilliant with head and foot alike, he has always been an ornament to the game. Can boast the distinction of having represented Small Heath, Aston Villa, and West Bromwich Albion." The Villa News and Record 1 Sept. 1906
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