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Fred Dewhurst

Preston North End FC & Corinthians FC

 9 appearances, 13 goals
 one goal on debut

P 9 W 8 D 0 L 1 F 41: A 8
89% successful
1886-89

captain: none
minutes played: 810

Timeline
  Frederick Dewhurst
Birth Wednesday, 16 December 1863 in Fulwood, near Preston, Lancashire
  registered as unnamed in Preston October-December 1863.
Baptism 6 March 1864 at St. John Church, Church Street in Fulwood

According to the 1871 census, Frederick is the sixth of seven children to Thomas and Ellen (née Harrison). They live at 23 Maudland Bank in Preston. His father is a mule spindle maker.
This Frederick is actually the second son to Thomas & Ellen to be named Frederick, the previous living and dying in 1860-61.
(His father died in early 1875)

According to the 1881 census, Frederick is a pupil at Spinkhill College in Eckington, Chesterfield.
"NORTH END FOOTBALL CLUB.―
SUBSCRIPTIONS are now Due, and must be paid to the Secretary, on or before January 17th, 1891.
                                                   FRED. DEWHURST, Secretary, Unicorn Hotel, Garstang-road, Preston."
- The Lancashire Evening Post, Wednesday, 7 January 1891.
 

According to the 1891 census, Frederick is living with his brother's wife Jane and her children. His brother, Alfred had died on 18 November1889. They live at the Unicorn Hotel, 378 North Road in Preston. Frederick himself is an assistant master at the Grammar school.
Death Sunday morning, 21 April 1895, at his home, 19 Kenmure Place in Preston, Lancashire 'from hepatic cirrhosis'
 aged 31 years 127 days registered in Preston April-June 1895.
Death notes Evidently, a differing of opinion on his death date that ultimately stems from his many, many newspaper reports that began to circulate on the Monday afternoon editions following his untimely death, stating that he had died on that very morning. So when the reports were repeated throughout the week and throughout the country, the statement became 'on Monday morning'. However, his gravestone states that his death was on the 21st and confirmed by his death certificate.

Obituary
"DEATH OF A FAMOUS FOOTBALL PLAYER
"Frederick Dewhurst, one of the best known Association football players in the North of England, died at Preston yesterday. He joined North End as an amateur in 1883, and played for them during the height of their fame. He had no superior as inside left forward, and in that position represented England in nine international contests against Scotland, Ireland and Wales, besides playing several seasons for the Corinthians. He was a school teacher, was only thirty-one years of age, and died after a lingering illness, which prevented him from playing for the past four years." - St. James's Gazette, Tuesday, 23 April 1895/Totnes Weekly Times/Central Somerset Gazette, Saturday, 27 April 1895 [many stated he died on 'Monday']
 "DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN FOOTBALL PLAYER.
"Fred Dewhurst, the famous International left-winger, died yesterday morning at his home in Preston yesterday. He played for the North End club almost from its birth, and many times appeared in International matches. He also played frequently with the Corinthians, remaining an amateur throughout his football career. He was for many years secretary to the North End Club. Lung troubles manifested themselves about two years ago, and deceased was reduced to almost a skeleton." - The Northern Guardian, Tuesday, 23 April 1895
 "FRED DEWHURST.
"Another of the old guards of Deepdale has departed, and proud Preston once more mourns the loss of a worthy son. But as yesterday we recorded the death of N. J. Ross, and now a clubmate almost as renowned has followed the great back to the land of shadows. As a personality and as a player Mr Dewhurst was well-known in Scotland. He was a leading member of Preston when in all the glory of its power it invaded Scotland and subdued all the clubs it came in contact with. He was at Hampden in 1886 when the Queen's Park were beaten hollow, both in the friendly and English Cup matches. He also played against Renton in the E.C.T. when the champions of the world had to pay tribute to Preston's prowess. He was of course, a member of the team that won the English Cup in 1889, and also of that which won the League championship without the loss of a goal. The most memorable as it is the most honourable match Mr Dewhurst played in was the record international at Hampden, in 1888, when Scotland was pulverised by 5 goals to 0. The exhibition of football on that black, black day from England was superb, and Mr Dewhurst, in company with Goodall and Lindley, it was who did the lion's share of the work. He also played against Scotland in 1887 at Blackburn. His other caps are—Wales, four, 1886-89 ; and Ireland three, 1886-88. A schoolmaster by profession, Mr Dewhurst's play was of the cultured and intellectual order. He stood beautifully to the ball, and there was an admirable sense of reserve in his pose and play. He moved very 'cutely and swiftly, head and foot working in unison. Few forwards can say they beat Walter Arnott, and Mr Dewhurst was one of the few...Preston have worn armlets of crape on their Scottish tour out of respect to the memory of Fred Dewhurst." Scottish Referee, Friday, 26 April 1895
 notes: Long Eaton Advertiser stated he died on the Sunday morning...and the Wrexham Advertiser stated it was on the Saturday morning.
Funeral Thursday, 25 April 1895, at Preston cemetery, in Preston
"On Thursday there were interred at Preston Cemetery the remains of Fred Dewhurst, the celebrated left-winger of North End, when the club was vanquishing all opponents." - Cricket and Football Field, Saturday, 27 April 1895

Source

Douglas Lammings' An English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] &

Playing Career
Club(s) "He learned his football at Mount St. Mary's College, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and returning to his native town in the year 1882, he was soon enrolled a member of the North End Club..." until 1891, when he was too poorly to play.
Corinthians 1886-89, 28 appearances, twelve goals
League History
24 appearances, 13 goals		 Preston North End FC 1888-92 24 appearances, thirteen goals
debut: 8 September 1888 Preston North End FC 5 Burnley FC 2.
last: 14 March 1891 Sunderland AFC 3 Preston North End FC 0.
Club honours FA Cup runners-up 1887-88, winners 1888-89 (five appearances, one goal);
Football League Champions 1888-89 (16 appearances, 12 goals), 1889-90 (six), runners-up 1890-91 (two apps, one goal);
Individual honours Lancashire FA (1883-84).
Height/Weight 5' 10½", 12st 13lbs. [1889], 12st 7lbs. [1889]

Source

Douglas Lammings' An English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] & ENFA.

England Career
Player number One of eight who became the 125th player (130) to appear for England.
Position(s) Inside-right/inside-left;
First match No. 26, 13 March 1886, Ireland 1 England 6, British Championship match at Ulster Cricket Ground, Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast, aged 22 years 87 days;
Last match
2 years 347 days		 No. 35, 23 February 1889, England 4 Wales 1, British Championship match at Victoria Ground, Boothen, Stoke-upon-Trent, aged 25 years 69 days;
Major tournaments British Championship 1885-86, 1886-87, 1887-88, 1888-89;
Team honours British Championship shared 1885-86, winners 1887-88;
Individual honours The North (two appearances, 1ᵍ 1885-86, withdrew in 1887);
 The Gentlemen (three appearances, 1ᵍ January-December 1886)
England's Top Goalscorer 1888 (seven, a new record).
Records Record England goalscorer shared between 1889-91, overtaken by Tinsley Lindley.
Distinctions Died the same day as Harry Goodhart

Beyond England

He was a master at Preston Catholic Grammar School. - An English Football Internationalists' Who's Who. Douglas Lamming (1990). Hatton Press, p.87


The Numbers
parties Appearances comp. apps minutes goals ave.min comp. goals captain
11 9 9 810 13 62 min 13 none
eight matches
The minutes here given can only ever be a guideline and cannot therefore be accurate, only an approximation.
P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
9 8 0 1 41 8 +33 0 3 4.556 0.889 88.9 +7
All of his matches were played in the British Championship competition

Venue Record

Venue P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
Home 3 2 0 1 13 3 +10 0 2 4.333 1.00 66.7 +1 4
Away 6 6 0 0 28 5 +23 0 1 4.667 0.833 100.0 +6 9

Opposition Record

Opposition P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
Wales 4 4 0 0 16 3 +13 0 1 4.00 0.75 100.0 +4 5
Ireland 3 3 0 0 18 2 +16 0 1 6.00 0.667 100.0 +3 4
Scotland 2 1 0 1 5 3 +2 0 1 2.50 1.50 50.0 =0 4

 Tournament Record

British Championship Competition
Type P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
BC 1883-84 0 0 0 0 0 0 =0 0 0 0.00 0.00 00.0 =0
BC 1885-86 2 2 0 0 9 2 +7 0 0 4.50 1.00 100.0 +2
BC 1886-87 3 2 0 1 13 3 +10 0 2 4.333 1.00 66.7 +1
BC 1887-88 3 3 0 0 15 2 +13 0 1 5.00 0.667 100.0 +3
BC 1888-89 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 0 0 4.00 1.00 100.0 +1
BC All 9 8 0 1 41 8 +33 0 3 4.556 0.889 88.9 +7

All Competition
Type P W D L F A GD FTS CS FAv AAv Pts% W/L
BC 9 8 0 1 41 8 +33 0 3 4.556 0.889 88.9 +7
9 8 0 1 41 8 +33 0 3 4.556 0.889 88.9 +7

Match History

 Club: Preston North End F.C. & Corinthians F.C. - nine full appearances (810 min) 13ᵍ F.A. Committee - five full appearances (450 min) 5ᵍx

Age 21 trial  
one appearance - The North vs. The South, 31 January 1885.
 
Age 22    
two appearances - The Players vs. The Gentlemen, 16 January 1886; The South vs. The North, 30 January 1886;

apps match match details comp res. rundown pos

1 26 13 March 1886 - Ireland 1 England 6
Ulster Cricket Ground, Belfast		 BC AW 2nd half (4th) ir

one of eight who became the 125th player (130) to appear for England
one of two who became the first players from Preston North End FC to represent England
one of seven who became the sixteenth Corinthian to represent England
the eighteenth player to score on his England debut - the second competitive

trial  
one appearance - The Gentlemen vs. The Players, 20 March 1886;

27 27 March 1886 - Scotland 1 England 1, Hampden Park, Glasgow
BC		 AD reserve
2 28 29 March 1886 - Wales 1 England 3
The Racecourse, Wrexham		 AW 2nd half (3rd) ir

the sixth player to score a goal each in his first two appearances for England

Age 23 trial  
one appearance - The Players vs. The Gentlemen, 18 December 1886;
withdrew - The North vs. The South, 22 January 1887;

3 29 5 February 1887 - England 7 Ireland 0
Yorkshire Cricket Ground, Sheffield		 BC HW 2 shot
43 89		 ir

the scorer of the eighteenth brace for England
the ninth England player to score an equalising goal ~ although it is England's eleventh
the second player to score a goal each in his first three appearances for England

4 30 26 February 1887 - England 4 Wales 0
The Surrey Cricket Ground, Kennington		 BC HW   ir
5 31 19 March 1887 - England 2 Scotland 3
Leamington Street, Blackburn		 BC HL 51 ir

the fourth player to score in four England matches

  F.A. International Select Committee - four full appearances (360 min) 8ᵍx
Age 24
6 32 4 February 1888 - Wales 1 England 5
Alexandra Recreation Ground, Crewe 		BC AW 16
70
88		 il

the scorer of the twentieth brace for England - fourth to do so twice
the scorer of the eighth hattrick for England
the third player to score in five England matches

7 33 17 March 1888 - Scotland 0 England 5
Hampden Park, Glasgow		 BC AW 31 shot
40 header
49 shot		 il

the scorer of the 21st brace for England - second  to do so three times
the scorer of the ninth hattrick for England
 the first player to score two hattricks for England
the third player to score in six England matches

8 34 7 April 1888 - Ireland 1 England 5
 Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast		 BC AW 10 30yds ir

his seven goals in 1888 makes him top goalscorer for the season & year - a new record until 1908
one of two who became the second players to score in seven England matches
Age 25      
TOP SCORER
9 35 23 February 1889 - England 4 Wales 1
Victoria Ground, Stoke-upon-Trent		 BC HW 2nd half (3rd) ir
   

the second player to score in eight England matches
remained as England's record goalscorer until Tinsley Lindley equalled the record in 1891
then remained as England's =record goalscorer until Steve Bloomer took the record in 1897