Reginald Leonard Clarke (4 September 1907 – 1981), sometimes known as Nobby Clarke or Reg Clarke, was an English professional

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who made over 310 appearances as a wing half in the

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for Exeter City. He is a member of the club's Hall of Fame.

Personal life

In 1936, Clarke became the landlord of The Volunteer Inn pub in Ottery St Mary, which, due to his Exeter City contract stipulating that players were forbidden to be involved in the licensing trade, necessitated his departure from the club. After retiring from football, he ran The King's Arms pub in Seaton and was a club official at Seaton Town.

Honours

Friernhay * Devon Senior Cup: 1925–26 Individual * Exeter City Hall of Fame

References

1907 births 1981 deaths Footballers from Exeter English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Exeter City F.C. players Aldershot F.C. players Torquay United F.C. wartime guest players Leeds United F.C. wartime guest players Clapton Orient F.C. wartime guest players English Football League players British publicans {{England-footy-midfielder-1900s-stub