Albert Gardner

Not to be confused with Albert Gardiner.

Albert Edward Gardner (April 1887 – April 1923) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. Gardner, who was profoundly deaf, was spotted by Birmingham playing for BSA Sports in the Birmingham Works League. He went on to make 120 appearances in all competitions for Birmingham in eleven years.^[1] Gardner died in Birmingham in April 1923;^[1] his death, at the age of 36, was registered in the Kings Norton district, which covered much of south Birmingham.^[3]

Albert Gardner

Personal information
Full name	Albert Edward Gardner
Date of birth	April 1887[1]
Place of birth	Kings Heath,[1] Birmingham, England
Date of death	April 1923 (aged 36)
Place of death	Birmingham,[1] England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s)	Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
190?–1908	BSA Sports
1908–1920	Birmingham	113	(4)
1914–????	→ King's Heath (loan)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals