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Eric Houghton (William Eric Houghton) was born on 29 June, 1910 in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England, is an English footballer (1910–1996). Discover Eric Houghton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

Popular As William Eric Houghton
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Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 29 June, 1910
Birthday 29 June
Birthplace Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England
Date of death 1 May, 1996
Died Place Birmingham, England
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Eric Houghton Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Eric Houghton height is 5 ft 8 in .

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1910

William Eric Houghton (29 June 1910 – 1 May 1996) was an English footballer and manager.

Eric Houghton was born in Billingborough, Lincolnshire and educated at Donington Grammar School.

Houghton signed for Aston Villa as a seventeen-year-old and played in the Villa side for two decades, scoring 170 goals in 392 games.

(The total including wartime matches was over 200 goals.) He also won seven caps for England.

His formidable and powerful shot was regarded as the hardest shot of his era.

Houghton converted 58 spot kicks and also scored direct from about 30 free-kicks.

He is often referred to as 'Mr Aston Villa' in recognition of his long standing service and contribution to the club.

1930

Houghton scored 30 goals in the 1930–31 season, in which Villa scored 128 league goals, a First Division record.

Houghton finished his playing career at Notts County.

1946

He also played seven first-class matches as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm bowler for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (1946–1947) and also minor counties cricket for Lincolnshire County Cricket Club.

He also played club cricket for Sleaford, Aston Unity and Olton Cricket Clubs.

His brother, Roy Houghton, and cousin, Reg Goodacre, were also footballers.

1957

After managing Notts County, he went on to become Aston Villa manager, guiding Villa to a record seventh FA Cup triumph in 1957.

He later returned to Villa as a director, the only person to do this at the club.

He had four children.

1996

He died in Sutton Coldfield on 1 May 1996, aged 85.

2003

His son Neil chaired Warwickshire County Cricket Club (2003–2011) and his great-nephew Chris Woods was a successful international footballer.

2006

In 2006 the club announced the creation of an Aston Villa Hall of Fame.

This was voted for by fans and the inaugural induction saw 12 former players, managers and directors named.

Eric Houghton was chosen.

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