Clifford Owen

AshC

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone had any info on this former Addick of the 1930s?

Owen was, I believe, a reserve goalkeeper at the Valley during the season that regular #1 Alex Wright tragically died, leading to Sam's arrival.

Any info appreciated. I have the Home and Away book, so have a few instances of him appearing in the FA Cup for Charlton that campaign.

shirty5

Clifford Lewis Owen, Born Barry 1911, Played 2 FA Cup games 1934/1935. Signed following the tragic death of Alex Wright. Jimmy Seed had a choice between Owen and Sam Bartram, but quickly switched to Bartram after a heavy defeat in the Cup replay at Exeter. Joined Halifax Town May 1935 to the end of the 37/38 Season. Then joined Chester.



Ash, Do you have the Owen's Date Of Birth and Date of when he passed away? Thanks

AshC

Unfortunately, I don't - trying to piece together his story at the minute. He played a few shy of 100 times for Barry Town between 1928 and 1931, before moving to Llanelly. How he got from there to the Valley I am unsure - possibly Jimmy Seed's Mid-Rhondda connections, or maybe at a push something to do with George Green, who left Barry for Charlton in August 1934. I think they may have missed playing in the same side by a season though. Owen is in Halifax's top 5 appearance makers ever apparently, thanks for putting us on that path.

While you're there, anything on 'Walter Pulling' at all? Same era.

shirty5

Nothing on Walter Pulling so far, but if i find anything i will send you a PM. My last post has some updated information on Clifford Owen.

AshC

Super, thank you. Interesting to think that if Owen had had a good game at Exeter, the entire history of the club might have played out quite differently!

AshC

Sorry to drop in again, but anyone have anything on another goalkeeper, George Harris (1940s)?