Alf Common (25th May 1880 - 3rd April 1946) was an international footballer who represented England 3 times scoring 2 goals. His first cap was against Wales on 29th February 1904 at 23 years old, and his last was vs Wales on 19th March 1906 aged 25. Common, born on 25th May 1880, in Millfield, Sunderland, has a FA Legacy Number of 294 and played as a Inside Right and
Centre Forward for his country.
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Alf Common was the first man to be transferred for a fee of £1,000 in 1905 when Middlesbrough bought him from Sunderland. He also represented Sheffield Utd, Woolwich Arsenal and Preston North End. After his career ended in 1914 he ran several pubs in the Darlington area.
Wales (HC) on 29th February 1904 aged 23 years, 9 months, 4 days
Ireland (HC) on 12th March 1904 aged 23 years, 9 months, 18 days
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