Teddy King

For other people with the same name, see Edward King.

Edwin "Teddy" King (7 July 1884 – 1952) was a footballer who played for Leicester City in the Football League, either side of World War I. He played as a wing half, and joined Leicester Fosse (as City were then called) after playing for a number of local sides.^[2]

Teddy King

Personal information
Date of birth	7 July 1884
Place of birth	Leicester, England
Date of death	1952 (aged 67–68)
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s)	wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1906?–1922?	Leicester Fosse/City	227	(26)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

He made a total of 236 senior appearances for Leicester, plus another 121 wartime appearances.^[3]

He also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire in two matches in the 1925 season, playing as a wicketkeeper.^[4]