Alf Tootill (12 November 1908 – 31 August 1975) was an English

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who played as a goalkeeper. During his career he played for Accrington Stanley, Wolverhampton Wanderers,

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and Crystal Palace. His career at Crystal Palace was interrupted by the Second World War. Tootill retired from football in 1944 at the age of 36, although he did make a guest appearance for

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during the 1945–46 season. He died in 1975, aged 66.

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1908 births 1975 deaths People from Ramsbottom Footballers from Greater Manchester Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Bury English men's footballers Fulham F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football goalkeepers Footballers from Lancashire {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub