| Fullname | Albert Edward Shears |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 12 May 1900[1] |
| Birth place | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Death date | April quarter 1954 (aged 53–54)[1] |
| Death place | Preston, England |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] |
| Position | Half back |
| Youthclubs 1 | Close Works |
| Youthclubs 2 | Spen Black and White |
| Years 1 | 1921–1924 |
| Clubs 1 | Preston North End |
| Years 2 | 1924 |
| Clubs 2 | Doncaster Rovers |
| Years 3 | 1924 |
| Clubs 3 | Aberdare Athletic |
| Years 4 | 1924–1930 |
| Clubs 4 | Liverpool |
| Caps 4 | 16 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Years 5 | 1930–1931 |
| Clubs 5 | Tranmere Rovers |
| Years 6 | 1931 |
| Clubs 6 | Wigan Borough |
| Caps 6 | 4 |
| Goals 6 | 0 |
| Years 7 | 1931–1932 |
| Clubs 7 | Barnsley |
| Years 8 | 1932–1933 |
| Clubs 8 | Aldershot |
| Years 9 | 1933–1934 |
| Clubs 9 | Morecambe |
| Years 10 | – |
| Clubs 10 | Leyland Motors |
Albert Edward Shears (12 May 1900 – April quarter 1954) was an English footballer who played as a defender.[3]
References
- ^ Dykes, Garth (2011). Wigan Borough in the Football League : A Complete Record and Who's Who, 1921-31. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 85. ISBN 978-1-905891-53-5.
- ^ "Optimists of the North. Doncaster Rovers". Athletic News. 6 August 1923. p. 6.
- ^ kjehan (1954-05-31). "The death of Albert Shears". "Play Up, Liverpool". Retrieved 2026-02-03.