Edward Platt (born 26 March 1921 – 20 September 1996) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Platt spent his early career with Colchester United of the Southern League, before moving to Arsenal in 1938. Platt made his debut for Arsenal in 1946, and made a total of 53 appearances for them in the Football League. Arsenal won the old First Division in 1952-53 but, sharing goalkeeper duties with George Swindin and Jack Kelsey, he only made three league appearances all season. Platt also played for Portsmouth and Aldershot, before ending his career in non-league football with Worcester City.

Ted Platt

He left Aldershot in November 1955.

Ted Platt

References

1921 births

1996 deaths

English men's footballers

Colchester United F.C. players

Arsenal F.C. players

Portsmouth F.C. players

Aldershot F.C. players

Worcester City F.C. players

English Football League players

Men's association football goalkeepers

Footballers from Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ted Platt