Kenneth Hodgson (19 January 1942 – 23 October 2007), born in
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was an English professional
footballer
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who played as a
forward
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* Forward (surname)
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* Forward (association football)
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. He played for his hometown team
Newcastle United
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, who developed him in their junior and reserve teams.
He made six appearances before moving on to
Scunthorpe,
Bournemouth
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and
Colchester United.
Hodgson was a versatile player, and he played in all five forward positions.
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References
External links
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Ken Hodgson
at Colchester United Archive Database
1942 births
2007 deaths
English men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle United F.C. players
Colchester United F.C. players
Scunthorpe United F.C. players
AFC Bournemouth players
Poole Town F.C. players
English Football League players
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