Famous Fulham Players: No 9 Pat Beasley

Last updated : 11 February 2010 By Kevin Markey

Pat Beasley

1945-50, 163 appearances

A winger for Arsenal, Beasley played in Herbert Chapman's legendary 1934-35 first division championship side. His career was interrupted by World War II, but in 1945 Beasley signed for Fulham. Now a half-back, he captained the side to the second division title in 1948-49, a team known for its work-rate and consistency. He made 163 appearances for the club in all and played for England three times.

Personal information
Full nameAlbert Beasley
Date of birthJuly 16, 1913
Place of birth   Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England
Date of death   February 27, 1986 (aged 72)
Place of death   Taunton, England
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
Cookley
Stourbridge
Senior career1
YearsClubApp (Gls)*
1931-1937
1937-1939
1946-1950
1950-1952
Arsenal
Huddersfield Town
Fulham
Bristol City
079 (19)
108 (24)
153 (13)
066 0(5)   
National team
1939England001 0(0)
Teams managed
1950-1958
1959-1960
1961-1964
Bristol City
Birmingham City
Dover

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)