James Arthur Edward Eggleton (29 August 1897 – 13 January 1963) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. He is best remembered for his long association with Queens Park Rangers, whom he served as a player, trainer, reserve team manager and odd-job man manager for 37 years. Eggleton also played for Football League clubs Watford and Charlton Athletic.
Personal life Eggleton served as a gunner in the Royal Artillery during the First World War and was gassed during the course of his service.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic1921–22Third Division South2000—201922–23Third Division South15000—1501923–24Third Division South9000—90Total26000—260Watford1923–24Third Division South15140—1911924–25Third Division South20100—2011925–26Third Division South13000—130Total48240—522Queens Park Rangers1926–27Third Division South12000001201927–28Third Division South2601021 appearance in London Challenge Cup, 1 appearance in London Professional Charity Fund02901928–29Third Division South40000040Total4201020450Career total116250201232
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