Francis Cornelius Chivers (7 April 1909 – 2 April 1942) was a professional

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, who played for

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and

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. He was killed in a mining accident in April 1942.

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* 1909 births 1942 deaths People from Forest of Dean District English men's footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Barnsley F.C. players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. wartime guest players Footballers from Gloucestershire Industrial accident deaths Accidental deaths in England {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub