Verdi Godwin
- February 11, 1926
- December 1, 2013
- 87 years
About Verdi Godwin
Verdi Godwin, 87, English footballer.
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|Verdi Godwin BEM (11 February 1926 – 1 December 2013) was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Mansfield Town, Middlesbrough, Grimsby Town, Brentford and Stoke City. After retiring as a player, he worked as a scout.
Career
Godwin was born in Blackburn and began his career with local club Blackburn Rovers. He scored six league goals in two seasons at Ewood Park and joined Manchester City in June 1948. He scored three goals in eight matches for City before joining Stoke City, whose manager Bob McGrory saw Godwin as the answer to Stoke's goalscoring problem in 1949–50. However, despite scoring on his debut, Godwin scored just once more in the next 20 league matches and by January he was transferred to Third Division Mansfield Town in part-exchange for Harry Oscroft. Following his spell with the Stags, Godwin became a journeyman and spent short spells with Middlesbrough, Grimsby Town, Brentford, Southport, Barrow, Tranmere Rovers and finally Macclesfield.
Personal life
After retiring from football, Godwin worked during the summer for 36 years as a lifeguard on Southport beach. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of his service.
Career statistics
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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Verdi Godwin
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1.What was the date of birth of Verdi Godwin?
- A.11 February 1926Correct
- B.1 December 1926
- C.1 December 1930
- D.11 February 1930
Verdi Godwin was born on 11 February 1926.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In which city was Verdi Godwin born?
- A.BlackburnCorrect
- B.Manchester
- C.Stoke
- D.Southport
Verdi Godwin was born in Blackburn.
Source: career section
3.Which professional football club did Verdi Godwin start his career with?
- A.Blackburn RoversCorrect
- B.Brentford
- C.Stoke City
- D.Manchester City
Verdi Godwin began his football career with the local club Blackburn Rovers.
Source: career section
4.How many league goals did Verdi Godwin score for Blackburn Rovers?
- A.Twenty
- B.Eight
- C.SixCorrect
- D.Three
Verdi Godwin scored six league goals in two seasons at Ewood Park while playing for Blackburn Rovers.
Source: career section
5.When did Verdi Godwin join Manchester City?
- A.June 1949
- B.June 1946
- C.June 1948Correct
- D.June 1950
Verdi Godwin joined Manchester City in June 1948.
Source: career section
6.Who was the Stoke City manager that signed Verdi Godwin in 1949–50?
- A.Bob McGroryCorrect
- B.Bill Shankly
- C.Sir Alex Ferguson
- D.Harry Oscroft
Stoke City manager Bob McGrory signed Verdi Godwin to help solve the club's goalscoring problems in 1949–50.
Source: career section
7.Verdi Godwin was transferred to Mansfield Town in exchange for which player?
- A.Arthur Rowley
- B.Bob McGrory
- C.Bill Shankly
- D.Harry OscroftCorrect
In January, Verdi Godwin was transferred to Mansfield Town in part-exchange for Harry Oscroft.
Source: career section
8.Which team was Verdi Godwin playing for when he was referred to as a journeyman?
- A.Stoke City
- B.Manchester City
- C.Blackburn Rovers
- D.Mansfield TownCorrect
Following his spell with the Stags at Mansfield Town, Verdi Godwin became a journeyman.
Source: career section
9.Which of these clubs did Verdi Godwin NOT play for as a journeyman?
- A.Tranmere Rovers
- B.Blackburn RoversCorrect
- C.Middlesbrough
- D.Brentford
Verdi Godwin played for Middlesbrough, Grimsby Town, Brentford, Southport, Barrow, Tranmere Rovers and Macclesfield as a journeyman.
Source: career section
10.What job did Verdi Godwin hold during the summer for 36 years after retiring from football?
- A.Coach
- B.Referee
- C.LifeguardCorrect
- D.Scout
After retiring from football, Verdi Godwin worked for 36 years as a lifeguard on Southport beach.
Source: personal life section
11.What award was Verdi Godwin given for his service as a lifeguard?
- A.Military Cross
- B.British Empire MedalCorrect
- C.Order of the British Empire
- D.Knight Bachelor
Verdi Godwin was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of his service.
Source: personal life section
12.When did Verdi Godwin pass away?
- A.11 February 2013
- B.1 December 2003
- C.1 December 2013Correct
- D.11 February 2003
Verdi Godwin died on 1 December 2013.
Source: biographical introduction
13.What was Verdi Godwin's position on the football pitch?
- A.Defender
- B.Midfielder
- C.Goalkeeper
- D.ForwardCorrect
Verdi Godwin was an English footballer who played as a forward.
Source: biographical introduction
14.After retiring as a player, what career path did Verdi Godwin follow initially?
- A.Manager
- B.Lifeguard
- C.ScoutCorrect
- D.Radio Commentator
After retiring as a player, Verdi Godwin worked as a scout.
Source: biographical introduction
15.Which of these clubs is explicitly mentioned as a team Verdi Godwin played for in the Football League?
- A.Arsenal
- B.Liverpool
- C.Grimsby TownCorrect
- D.Everton
Verdi Godwin played in the Football League for Grimsby Town among other teams.
Source: biographical introduction
16.Where exactly did Verdi Godwin work as a lifeguard?
- A.Blackburn swimming pool
- B.Southport beachCorrect
- C.Manchester public baths
- D.Stoke city lake
Verdi Godwin worked for 36 years as a lifeguard on Southport beach.
Source: personal life section
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