Wilmot Arthur Turner (1865–1931) was an English

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who played in the Football League for

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and

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Football career

Turner started his career with his home town club

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before moving to Football Alliance side

in 1890. He scored eleven goals in the Alliance as Stoke won the title and with it were re-elected back into the Football League. Unfortunately for Turner he was not as prolific in the superior competition, scoring eight goals in two seasons. At the end of the 1892–93 he was allowed to sign for Manchester club

for whom he played once.

Professional Baseball

In 1890 Turner played professional baseball for

in the National League of Baseball of Great Britain.

Career statistics

Source:

Honours

;with Stoke * Football Alliance champions: 1890–91

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Turner, Wilmot English footballers Chester City F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players 1866 births 1931 deaths Sportspeople from Chester English Football League players Football Alliance players Association football forwards English baseball players