13 Facts About Len Armitage

Leonard Armitage was an English footballer who could play both in defence and attack.

Len Armitage made 284 league appearances in a 15-year career in the Football League.

Len Armitage moved on to Leeds United in August 1920, before joining Wigan Borough in 1923, where he scored a remarkable 21 goals in 23 games.

Len Armitage had a brief spell with Rhyl Athletic before ending his career in 1934 following two years with Port Vale.

Len Armitage went on to sign professional forms with the club in August 1919 after serving as a soldier during World War I Len Armitage played three league games in his six years at Hillsborough.

Len Armitage scored the club's first-ever goal in the Football League.

Len Armitage then left Elland Road for Wigan Borough in May 1923.

Len Armitage was transferred to Stoke in March 1924 in exchange for Andy Smith.

Len Armitage played for the "Professionals" in the 1929 FA Charity Shield.

Len Armitage started with a first-team spot but soon lost it to the more youthful Jack Round, as Armitage struggled with a knee injury.

Len Armitage was as "strong as a bull" and noted for his bravery and stamina.

Len Armitage's grandfather, Tom, was a cricketer who played for England in their inaugural Test match.

Len Armitage's brother, named Tom, died on New Year's Eve 1923 after being hit in the kidneys whilst playing for Sheffield Wednesday.