Joe Powell (footballer, born 1870)

Joseph Joshua Powell (1870 – 29 November 1896) was an English footballer who was captain of Woolwich Arsenal in their first season of League football. He is one of the few footballers to die as a result of an injury incurred while playing.

Joe Powell
Personal information
Full name Joseph Joshua Powell
Date of birth 1870
Place of birth Bristol, England
Date of death (aged 26)
Place of death Plumstead, London, England
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
South Staffordshire Regiment
1892–1896 Woolwich Arsenal 86 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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