Albert Pearson (footballer)

Albert Pearson
Personal information
Full name Albert Victor Pearson[1]
Date of birth (1892-09-02)2 September 1892[1]
Place of birth Tynemouth, England[1]
Date of death 24 January 1975(1975-01-24) (aged 82)[1]
Place of death Newcastle-under-Lyme, England[1]
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1910–1912 Hebburn Argyle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1912–1914 Sheffield United 6 (0)
1914–1919 Port Vale 31 (14)
1919–1921 Liverpool 44 (4)
1921–1922 Port Vale 19 (1)
1922–1923 Llanelly
1923–1925 Rochdale 52 (12)
1925–1929 Stockport County 69 (6)
Ashton National Gas
Total 221+ (37+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Albert Victor Pearson (6 September 1892 – 24 January 1975) was an English footballer who played as a forward for Sheffield United, Port Vale, Liverpool, Llanelli, Rochdale, Stockport County and Ashton National Gas. His son-in-law, George Heppell, and great-great-grandson, Tom Conlon, also played for Port Vale.

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  2. ^ "Optimists of the North. Rochdale". Athletic News. Manchester. 6 August 1923. p. 6.