Charles Harold James Handley (15 April 1899 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea Town and Thames.

History

Handley was born in Edmonton, North London and, as a youngster, trained with his father in their back garden. After trying out at local team, Edmonton Juniors, Handley went on to play for other minor clubs but finally after enrolling in the Spurs youth before being called up by then current manager Peter McWilliam. From 1921–29, Charlie "Tich" Handley played for Tottenham Hotspur. He and Jimmy Dimmock another well known player were Tottenham's best strikers in that decade.

Charlie Handley

References

1899 births

1957 deaths

Footballers from Edmonton, London

Men's association football outside forwards

English men's footballers

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players

Swansea City A.F.C. players

Sittingbourne F.C. players

Sheppey United F.C. players

Thames A.F.C. players

Norwich City F.C. players

BSC Young Boys players

English Football League players

Charlie Handley