Derek Carr (footballer)

Derek Henry Carr (1 September 1927 – 6 July 2004) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City. Carr, a utility player, joined Birmingham City from Lockheed Leamington in December 1947, and made his debut in the First Division on 22 October 1949 in a goalless draw away at Everton. He played twice more in the 1949–50 season, and also worked in the offices at St Andrew's, before moving into non-league football with Rugby Town, Evesham United and Boldmere St. Michaels.

Derek Carr
Personal information
Full name Derek Henry Carr
Date of birth (1927-09-01)1 September 1927
Place of birth Blidworth, England
Date of death 6 July 2004(2004-07-06) (aged 76)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Position(s) Utility player
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Lockheed Leamington
1947–1950 Birmingham City 3 (0)
1950–195? Rugby Town
Evesham United
Boldmere St. Michaels
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carr was born in Blidworth, near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and died in Birmingham.

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