Bert Hales

Herbert Hales (21 November 1908 – 1982) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Nottingham Forest, Preston North End, Chesterfield, Stockport County, Rochdale and Stoke City.

Career

Hales was born in Kettering and began his career with local side Desborough Town. He joined Nottingham Forest in 1928 and played three matches before playing for Northampton Town and Peterborough & Fletton United. In December 1930 he joined Stoke City and played in a 1–1 draw with Bradford City on boxing day. It turned out to be his only senior match for Stoke and he left for Preston North End. After two seasons at Deepdale he had another two at Chesterfield and then one season spells with Stockport County and Rochdale. He finished his career with non-league teams Burton Town and Kidderminster Harriers.

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References

1908 births

1982 deaths

Footballers from Kettering

Men's association football outside forwards

English men's footballers

Desborough Town F.C. players

Nottingham Forest F.C. players

Northampton Town F.C. players

Peterborough & Fletton United F.C. players

Stoke City F.C. players

Preston North End F.C. players

Chesterfield F.C. players

Stockport County F.C. players

Rochdale A.F.C. players

Burton Town F.C. players

Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players

English Football League players