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Stanley Docking
The basics
Quick facts
A.K.A.
Stanley Holbrook Docking
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
13 December 1914(Chopwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)
Death:
27 May 1940
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Stanley Holbrook Docking (13 December 1914 – 27 May 1940) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside-left in the Football League for Newcastle United and Tranmere Rovers.
Personal life
Docking served as an Aircraftman 2nd Class in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War. He died of apparent disinfectant poisoning at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 27 May 1940. Docking was buried at Whitley Bay (Hartley South) Cemetery.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Newcastle United | 1934–35 | Second Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1936–37 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 1937–38 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Newcastle United career total | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| Tranmere Rovers | 1938–39 | Second Division | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 |
| Career total | 52 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 10 | ||