Frederick Alfred Morris (11 March 1920 – 1973) was an English

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who played as an

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Career

Morris began his professional career at

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. In three years at the club, Morris made 23 league appearances, scoring nine times. In 1949, Morris signed for

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, where he scoring 16 times in 38 league games. During his career, Morris made 67

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appearances, scoring 25 times. In 1950, Morris signed for Chelmsford City, where he played at outside left.

References

1920 births 1973 deaths Men's association football forwards English men's footballers Footballers from Sheffield Barnsley F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-forward-1920s-stub