Albert Griffith Norman (20 February 1926 — 6 August 2010) was a Welsh professional

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who played as a

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. He played in the

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for

Cardiff City Cardiff City Football Club () is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. It currently competes in , the third tier of the English football league system in the 2025–26 season following relegation. Founded in 1899 a ...

and

Torquay United Torquay United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Torquay, Devon, England. The team currently compete in the National League South, the sixth level of the English football league system. They have played their ho ...

Career

Norman began his career with his hometown club

, making his professional debut in a 1–1 draw with

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in September 1951. However, it proved to be his only appearance for the club and, as part of a regular player exchange deal between the clubs, he was allowed to join

in 1952. He quickly established himself in the first team and went on to make over 200 appearances.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Norman, Griff 1926 births 2010 deaths Welsh men's footballers Footballers from Cardiff Cardiff City F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football wing halves