Reg Osborne
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Reginald Osborne (born Wynberg, Cape Colony[1] 23 July 1898, died 1977) was a professional footballer who played as a full back for Leicester City in the 1920s. Born in South Africa, he also made one appearance for England.
Playing career
During his career at Leicester he made a total of 249 appearances and was a member of the side which won the Second Division title in 1925. His solitary England appearance came in a 2–1 defeat by Wales on 28 November 1927, in which there were two own goals and a missed penalty (by Roy Goodall).[2]
Family
Reg had two brothers who also played in the Football League. Harold made one appearance for Norwich City whilst Frank was a centre-forward with Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton, who made four England appearances.
Honours
Leicester City
- Football League Second Division champions: 1924-25
See also
References
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- 1898 births
- 1977 deaths
- Soccer players from Cape Town
- English men's footballers
- England men's international footballers
- South African men's soccer players
- South African people of English descent
- Bromley F.C. players
- Leicester City F.C. players
- Folkestone F.C. players
- Men's association football fullbacks
- 20th-century English sportsmen