Age, Biography and Wiki
Ted Ditchburn (Edwin George Ditchburn) was born on 24 October, 1921 in Gillingham, England, is an English footballer. Discover Ted Ditchburn'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 84 years old?
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Edwin George Ditchburn |
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| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
24 October, 1921 |
| Birthday |
24 October |
| Birthplace |
Gillingham, England |
| Date of death |
26 December, 2005 |
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Ted Ditchburn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Ted Ditchburn height not available right now. We will update Ted Ditchburn's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ted Ditchburn Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ted Ditchburn worth at the age of 84 years old? Ted Ditchburn’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from . We have estimated Ted Ditchburn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Edwin George Ditchburn (24 October 1921 – 26 December 2005) was an English professional football goalkeeper who played for Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur, Romford, Brentwood Town and represented England on six occasions at international level.
After working in a paper mill, Ditchburn, a son of a professional boxer joined the ground staff of Tottenham Hotspur in 1937.
He signed professional forms for the White Hart Lane club in 1939 after a spell with the club's 'nursery' team Northfleet United.
During World War II Ditchburn served with the RAF as a physical education instructor.
He made his senior debut for the Spurs in a wartime league match against Chelsea on 25 May 1940.
At this time he represented both the RAF and the Combined Services and guested at Aberdeen.
Ditchburn played his first international in an unofficial war time match in 1944.
At the end of the war the brave, muscular keeper returned to Tottenham and made his Football League debut in a 2–1 reverse against Birmingham City on 31 August 1946.
He went on to play in an unbroken run of 247 matches between April 1948 and March 1954.
He earned six caps between 1948 and 1956, a time when the popular Frank Swift and other consistent keepers dominated between the posts.
His first match was against Switzerland in 1948 and in the following year versus Sweden.
An ever-present member of the side that won promotion as Division Two champions in 1949–50 and the First division league title the following year, he developed the 'short throw' that provided the starting block for Tottenham's famous push and run style of the early 1950s.
In addition, Ditchburn gained two England B caps in matches against Holland in May 1949 and Switzerland in January 1950.
He was a regular member of the Football League XI and the Football Combination XI.
After his football career ended he established a toy shop, a sports outfitters and was involved in an office equipment venture.
A keen cricketer and tennis player.
Ditchburn was a member of the 1950 World Cup squad but did not play.
In 1953 he was selected for a tour of United States as the reserve keeper and played in the 6–3 victory over the home side.
Following outstanding form with Tottenham Hotspur at the age of 35 he was recalled to the national team and played in a further three internationals in 1956.
A broken finger against Chelsea ended his career with Spurs in August 1958 after making 452 appearances in all competitions for the Lilywhites.
In the following year he became player/manager of non-league Romford.
Ditchburn gave up his manager role in 1962, but kept playing for the club till 1965 and featured in 147 matches for the Essex based club.
He went on to join Brentwood Town where he ended his senior career.
He retired and settled in Romford and died on 26 December 2005.
