Tony Ingham
- April 21, 2010
- 85 years
- short illness
About Tony Ingham
Tony Ingham, 85, English footballer, after short illness.
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|Anthony Ingham (18 February 1925 – 21 April 2010) was an English professional footballer who played more than 500 games in the Football League as a defender for Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers. He holds the appearance record for QPR, having played 548 first-team games in senior competitions.
Career
During the Second World War Ingham served in the Royal Navy. He also completed an electrical apprenticeship while playing part-time for Harrogate Town, where he made his debut in 1939/40 at the age of 14. He signed for Leeds United in the summer of 1947, and made his League debut for the club in October of the same year in a 3–2 defeat at West Bromwich Albion. However he played only rarely for The Whites, and joined Queens Park Rangers in June 1950 for a fee of £5,000.
He made his debut against Doncaster Rovers in November 1950, and retired 13 years later having made a club record 548 appearances in all senior competitions, 514 in the League. After retiring as a player in May 1963, he held various positions with QPR and went on to become a director of the club. A function room at Loftus Road is named in Ingham's honour.
Death
On 21 April 2010, Tony Ingham died of an illness at the age of 85.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Anthony Ingham born?
- A.18 February 1925correct
- B.10 June 1950
- C.14 October 1947
- D.21 April 2010
Anthony Ingham was born on 18 February 1925.
Source: biography header
2.During which conflict did Anthony Ingham serve in the Royal Navy?
- A.Korean War
- B.Second World Warcorrect
- C.Cold War
- D.First World War
During the Second World War, Anthony Ingham served in the Royal Navy.
Source: career section
3.At what age did Anthony Ingham make his debut for Harrogate Town?
- A.14correct
- B.18
- C.16
- D.20
Anthony Ingham made his debut for Harrogate Town in 1939/40 at the age of 14.
Source: career section
4.When did Anthony Ingham sign for Leeds United?
- A.Summer 1947correct
- B.Autumn 1950
- C.Spring 1963
- D.Summer 1940
Anthony Ingham signed for Leeds United in the summer of 1947.
Source: career section
5.What was the result of Anthony Ingham's League debut for Leeds United?
- A.A 3-2 defeatcorrect
- B.A 1-0 defeat
- C.A 3-2 victory
- D.A 0-0 draw
Anthony Ingham made his League debut for Leeds United in a 3-2 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
Source: career section
6.How much was the transfer fee for Anthony Ingham when he moved to Queens Park Rangers in 1950?
- A.£2,000
- B.£5,000correct
- C.£10,000
- D.£8,500
Anthony Ingham joined Queens Park Rangers in June 1950 for a fee of £5,000.
Source: career section
7.Against which club did Anthony Ingham make his debut for Queens Park Rangers?
- A.Leeds United
- B.Harrogate Town
- C.West Bromwich Albion
- D.Doncaster Roverscorrect
Anthony Ingham made his debut for Queens Park Rangers against Doncaster Rovers in November 1950.
Source: career section
8.How many total senior competition appearances did Anthony Ingham make for Queens Park Rangers?
- A.514
- B.500
- C.584
- D.548correct
Anthony Ingham made a club record 548 appearances in all senior competitions for Queens Park Rangers.
Source: career section
9.In which month and year did Anthony Ingham retire as a player?
- A.June 1950
- B.October 1947
- C.April 2010
- D.May 1963correct
Anthony Ingham retired as a player in May 1963.
Source: career section
10.What senior position did Anthony Ingham hold at Queens Park Rangers after retiring as a player?
- A.Directorcorrect
- B.Head Coach
- C.Club President
- D.Groundskeeper
After retiring as a player, Anthony Ingham went on to become a director of Queens Park Rangers.
Source: career section
11.What legacy was established at Loftus Road to honor Anthony Ingham?
- A.A retired jersey number
- B.A scholarship fund
- C.A statue at the entrance
- D.A named function roomcorrect
A function room at Loftus Road is named in Anthony Ingham's honour.
Source: career section
12.On what date did Anthony Ingham pass away?
- A.14 May 1963
- B.21 April 2010correct
- C.21 June 1950
- D.18 February 1925
Anthony Ingham died on 21 April 2010.
Source: death section
13.What was the age of Anthony Ingham at the time of his death?
- A.82
- B.88
- C.90
- D.85correct
Anthony Ingham died of an illness at the age of 85.
Source: death section
14.How many league appearances did Anthony Ingham make for Queens Park Rangers?
- A.548
- B.450
- C.514correct
- D.500
Anthony Ingham made 514 of his 548 appearances in the League.
Source: career section
15.What was the total number of games Anthony Ingham played in the Football League across his career?
- A.Exactly 548
- B.Less than 500
- C.Exactly 514
- D.More than 500correct
Anthony Ingham played more than 500 games in the Football League.
Source: biography header
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