Charles Millington (25 April 1882 – 22 June 1945) was an English professional
footballer
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who played for
Aston Villa
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,
Fulham
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and
Birmingham
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in the
Football League
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. He played mainly as an
outside right
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, and was noted for his pace.
References
1882 births
1945 deaths
Footballers from Lincoln, England
English men's footballers
Men's association football wingers
Grantham Town F.C. players
Aston Villa F.C. players
Fulham F.C. players
Birmingham City F.C. players
Telford United F.C. players
Brierley Hill Alliance F.C. players
Stourbridge F.C. players
Oakengates Athletic F.C. players
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