Isaac "Taffy" Spelman (9 March 1914 – April 2003) was an English professional

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who played for Usworth Colliery,

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, Southend United,

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Football career

Spelman began his career at Usworth Colliery before joining Leeds United in 1933. The right half signed for Southend United in May 1935, he made a total of 50 appearances and scored three goals in all competitions for the ''Shrimpers''. Spelman was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in May 1937 and went on to feature in a further 32 matches and scored two goals in all competitions for the ''Lilywhites''.Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players
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Spelman joined Hartlepool in 1946 and played in 25 games.

References

1914 births 2003 deaths Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Usworth Colliery A.F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1910s-stub