Mike Beesley

For the economist, see Michael Beesley.

Michael Beesley (born 10 June 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Beesley's professional career, which lasted from 1960 to 1971, saw him play for three different teams in the Football League, making a total of nearly 250 appearances.

Mike Beesley

Personal information
Full name	Michael Beesley
Date of birth	(1942-06-10) 10 June 1942 (age 83)
Place of birth	High Beach, Epping Forest, England[1]
Position(s)	Inside forward
Youth career
1958–1960	West Ham United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1960–1962	West Ham United	2	(1)
1962–1965	Southend United	79	(34)
1965–1967	Peterborough United	25	(3)
1967–1971	Southend United	133	(11)
1971	Dover	?	(?)
Total		239	(49)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Epping Forest, Beesley began his career with the youth team of West Ham United, playing in the 1958–59 FA Youth Cup. Beesley played in the Football League for West Ham United, Southend United and Peterborough United between 1960 and 1971, scoring 40 goals in 239 games. Beesley later played non-league football with Dover.