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: 1912 Manchester United signed goalkeeper Jack Mew. Made his debut in 1913 but didn’t really establish himself until after the First War winning an England cap against Ireland in 1921. Left United in 1926 after 206 peace-time League matches and had one season with Barrow playing in 29 games. Died in 1965 at the age of 73.; 1929 Albert Geldard played on the wing for Bradford in a Second Division match against Millwall at the age of 15 years and 156 days, the youngest player to appear in the Football League to date. In 1932 he was transferred to Everton and won a Championship medal at the end of his first season there and a FA Cup winners' the following year. Moved to Bolton Wanderers in 1938 and played his last matches for them in 1947. During his peace-time he had turned out in 30 League games and scored 38 goals and won 4 England caps between 1933 and 1938.; 1935 Preston North End signed Joe Bereford, an international inside forward from Aston Villa. Was a Villa development and joined them in 1926 making his debut a year later. Won his England cap in 1934 against Czechoslovakia and with North End played in the 1937 Cup Final when they were beaten by Sunderland. Early in season 1937-38 he was involved in an exchange deal with Swansea Town which took George Lowrie to Preston. Lowrie made a name after the Second War with Coventry City and Wales. From 1927-38, Beresford played in 311 League games and scored 75 goals.; 1960 Willie Cunningham, Irish international half back or full back, transferred from Leicester City to Dunfermline Athletic. Began his senior career with St. Mirren in 1950 and moved to Filbert Street during 1954-55. Won a Scottish Cup medal in 1961 when Dunfermline beat Celtic 2-0 to win the trophy for the first time. Gave up the playing side in 1963 to become club coach and later took over as manager. Appeared in 257 Scottish and Football League matches and in 29 internationals.; 1961 Two people were killed and a number injured when a crash barrier collapsed at Ibrox Park during Rangers league game with Celtic. The match was completed and resulted in a 2-2 draw.