Peter Chambers (1878–1952) was an English professional footballer in the years prior to the First World War. He made over 160 appearances in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City. He also played in the Southern League for both Bristol City and Swindon Town.

Career

Chambers was born in Workington in 1878 where he helped the local club

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to win both the Cumberland League and Cup. After playing for Blackburn Rovers, Bedminster and Bristol City, he joined Swindon Town in July 1907 along with Freddie Fenton and Billy Jones. After retiring Chambers was landlord of the Red Lion pub and died in Swindon in 1952.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chambers, Peter 1878 births 1952 deaths Footballers from Swindon English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Black Diamonds F.C. players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Bedminster F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players