Frederick Wilkes (26 August 1883 –1942) was an English professional

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Football career

Wilkes began his playing career at Reading. In 1908, the

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joined Tottenham Hotspur, between 1908 and 1912 Wilkes made 60 appearances in all competitions for "Spurs".Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players
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1883 births 1942 deaths Footballers from Warwickshire English men's footballers English Football League players Reading F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Men's association football defenders {{England-footy-defender-1880s-stub