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{{Short description|English cricketer and footballer (1945–2020)}}
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'''Stanley John''' "'''Stan'''" '''Trafford''' (born 21 December 1945) is an [[English people|English]] former [[Association football|footballer]] and [[cricket]]er. He played his football for [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] and his cricket for [[Staffordshire County Cricket Club|Staffordshire]].
'''Stanley John Trafford''' (21 December 1945 – 19 November 2020)<ref>{{Hugman|19838}}</ref> was an English [[Association football|footballer]] and [[cricket]]er. He played his football for [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] and [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]], and his cricket for [[Staffordshire County Cricket Club|Staffordshire]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Booth |first=Lawrence |date=2021 |title=Wisden Cricketers' Almanack |page=280 |isbn=9781472975478}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Trafford was born in [[Leek, Staffordshire]] on 21 December 1945.<ref name="kent"/> He was a keen football and cricket player in his youth and once took [[Hat-trick (cricket)#More than three dismissals|four wickets in four balls]] when playing for his school side. Trafford also played for the [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] [[Youth system|youth team]].<ref name ="rip"/>


==Football career==
==Football career==
Trafford graduated through the [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] youth team to sign as a professional under [[Freddie Steele (footballer)|Freddie Steele]] in October 1964.<ref name="kent">{{cite book|last=Kent|first=Jeff|title=Port Vale Personalities|publisher=Witan Books|page=292|year=1996|isbn=0-9529152-0-0|url=http://www.amazon.ca/Port-Vale-Personalities-Jeff-Kent/dp/0952915200}}</ref> He made 12 [[Football League Third Division|Third Division]] appearances and scored one goal during the [[1964–65 Port Vale F.C. season|1964–65]] season, but he was handed a free transfer by new boss [[Jackie Mudie]] in April 1965.<ref name="kent"/> Making his first team debut at [[Vale Park]] on 17 October, in a 2–1 defeat to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], it was reported that "the loud mouths on the terraces certainly did a good job [of] hindering Stan Trafford".<ref name="kent"/> He scored his only goal in [[the Football League]] in a 2–1 win over [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] on 15 March.<ref name="kent"/>
Trafford signed for Port Vale as a professional under [[Manager (association football)|manager]] [[Freddie Steele (footballer)|Freddie Steele]] in October 1964.<ref name="kent">{{cite book|last=Kent|first=Jeff|title=Port Vale Personalities|publisher=Witan Books|page=292|year=1996|isbn=0-9529152-0-0}}</ref> He made 12 [[Football League Third Division|Third Division]] appearances. He scored one goal in a 2–1 win over [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] during the [[1964–65 Port Vale F.C. season|1964–65]] season.<ref name="kent"/> Making his first-team debut at [[Vale Park]] on 17 October, in a 2–1 defeat to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], it was reported that "the loud mouths on the terraces certainly did a good job [of] hindering Stan Trafford".<ref name="kent"/> He scored his only goal in the [[English Football League]] in a 2–1 win over [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] on 15 March.<ref name="kent"/> He was handed a [[Free transfer (association football)|free transfer]] by new boss [[Jackie Mudie]] in April 1965.<ref name="rip">{{cite news |title=Remembering John Poole and Stan Trafford |url=https://www.port-vale.co.uk/news/2020/november/remembering-john-poole-and-stan-trafford/ |access-date=19 November 2020 |work = Port Vale F.C. |date=19 November 2020 |language=en-gb}}</ref> He signed with [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]] of the [[Cheshire County League]] in January 1966. He made ten appearances before leaving [[Moss Rose]] in the summer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Profiles – T|url=http://www.silkmenarchives.org.uk/manager_and_player_profiles/Players/t.html|website=www.silkmenarchives.org.uk|access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref>

{{Blockquote|"They were the best days of my life. If I was in the first team, I got £20 a week, which in comparison to guys working in an office or factory, was good money. There was £4 win bonus and £2 for a draw. I couldn't believe I was getting paid for something I enjoyed doing so much. My biggest attribute was I was quick.|Trafford speaking in 2008.<ref name="rip2">{{cite news |last1=Travers |first1=Chris |title='People like Stan are not made anymore. We've lost someone you can't replace' |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/other-sport/stan-trafford-cricket-leek-nsscl-4717057 |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=19 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref>}}

Trafford was a Port Vale's ex-players association member and attended a game at the club in the [[2019–20 Port Vale F.C. season|2019–20]] season. He remained close friends with former team-mate [[Terry Lowe]].<ref name="rip"/>


==Cricket career==
==Cricket career==
In cricket, Trafford made his debut for [[Staffordshire County Cricket Club|Staffordshire]] in 1963, playing two matches that season against [[Northumberland County Cricket Club|Northumberland]] and [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] in the [[Minor Counties Cricket Championship]]. Trafford next appeared for Staffordshire in 1976, playing two further Minor Counties Championship matches against [[Cheshire County Cricket Club|Cheshire]] and [[Shropshire County Cricket Club|Shropshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/34/34884/Minor_Counties_Championship_Matches.html|title=Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Stanley Trafford|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=18 June 2011}}</ref> It was in 1976 that Trafford played his only [[List A cricket|List A]] match, which came against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] in the [[1976 Gillette Cup|Gillette Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/34/34884/List_A_Matches.html|title=List A Matches played by Stanley Trafford|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=18 June 2011}}</ref> In this match, he was dismissed for a single run by [[John Lever]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/36/36264.html|title=Staffordshire v Essex, 1976 Gillette Cup|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=18 June 2011}}</ref>
In cricket, Trafford made his debut for [[Staffordshire County Cricket Club|Staffordshire]] in 1963, playing two matches that season against [[Northumberland County Cricket Club|Northumberland]] and [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]] in the [[Minor Counties Cricket Championship]]. Trafford next appeared for Staffordshire in 1976, playing two further Minor Counties Championship matches against [[Cheshire County Cricket Club|Cheshire]] and [[Shropshire County Cricket Club|Shropshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/34/34884/Minor_Counties_Championship_Matches.html|title=Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Stanley Trafford|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=18 June 2011}}</ref> It was in 1976 that Trafford played his only [[List A cricket|List A]] match, which came against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] in the [[1976 Gillette Cup|Gillette Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/34/34884/List_A_Matches.html|title=List A Matches played by Stanley Trafford|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=18 June 2011}}</ref> In this match, he was dismissed for a single run by [[John Lever]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/36/36264.html|title=Staffordshire v Essex, 1976 Gillette Cup|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=18 June 2011}}</ref> He retired as a player in 1984.<ref name="rip2"/>

Trafford was associated with Leek Cricket Club for 60 years as a junior cricketer and later as a committee member and club secretary.<ref name="rip2"/> Leek won the NSSCL Premier Division, Talbot Cup and Staffordshire Cup whilst Trafford was club secretary in 2001.<ref name="rip2"/> He also spent 25 years coaching Staffordshire Under-19s.<ref name="rip2"/>

Port Vale announced Trafford's death on 19 November 2020 at the age of 74.<ref name="rip"/><ref name="rip2"/>

==Career statistics==
Source:<ref>{{ENFA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Season Statistics – Cheshire League – 1965–66|url=http://www.silkmenarchives.org.uk/season_stats/Cheshire_league/1965_66.html|website=www.silkmenarchives.org.uk|access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref>
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 14 June 2024

Stan Trafford
Personal information
Full name Stanley John Trafford[1]
Date of birth (1945-12-21)21 December 1945[1]
Place of birth Leek, Staffordshire, England[1]
Date of death 19 November 2020(2020-11-19) (aged 74)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Port Vale
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1965 Port Vale 12 (1)
1966 Macclesfield Town 9 (0)
Total 21 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stanley John Trafford (21 December 1945 – 19 November 2020)[3] was an English footballer and cricketer. He played his football for Port Vale and Macclesfield Town, and his cricket for Staffordshire.[4]

Early life

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Trafford was born in Leek, Staffordshire on 21 December 1945.[1] He was a keen football and cricket player in his youth and once took four wickets in four balls when playing for his school side. Trafford also played for the Port Vale youth team.[5]

Football career

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Trafford signed for Port Vale as a professional under manager Freddie Steele in October 1964.[1] He made 12 Third Division appearances. He scored one goal in a 2–1 win over Oldham Athletic during the 1964–65 season.[1] Making his first-team debut at Vale Park on 17 October, in a 2–1 defeat to Bristol City, it was reported that "the loud mouths on the terraces certainly did a good job [of] hindering Stan Trafford".[1] He scored his only goal in the English Football League in a 2–1 win over Oldham Athletic on 15 March.[1] He was handed a free transfer by new boss Jackie Mudie in April 1965.[5] He signed with Macclesfield Town of the Cheshire County League in January 1966. He made ten appearances before leaving Moss Rose in the summer.[6]

"They were the best days of my life. If I was in the first team, I got £20 a week, which in comparison to guys working in an office or factory, was good money. There was £4 win bonus and £2 for a draw. I couldn't believe I was getting paid for something I enjoyed doing so much. My biggest attribute was I was quick.

— Trafford speaking in 2008.[7]

Trafford was a Port Vale's ex-players association member and attended a game at the club in the 2019–20 season. He remained close friends with former team-mate Terry Lowe.[5]

Cricket career

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In cricket, Trafford made his debut for Staffordshire in 1963, playing two matches that season against Northumberland and Durham in the Minor Counties Cricket Championship. Trafford next appeared for Staffordshire in 1976, playing two further Minor Counties Championship matches against Cheshire and Shropshire.[8] It was in 1976 that Trafford played his only List A match, which came against Essex in the Gillette Cup.[9] In this match, he was dismissed for a single run by John Lever.[10] He retired as a player in 1984.[7]

Trafford was associated with Leek Cricket Club for 60 years as a junior cricketer and later as a committee member and club secretary.[7] Leek won the NSSCL Premier Division, Talbot Cup and Staffordshire Cup whilst Trafford was club secretary in 2001.[7] He also spent 25 years coaching Staffordshire Under-19s.[7]

Port Vale announced Trafford's death on 19 November 2020 at the age of 74.[5][7]

Career statistics

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Source:[11][12]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1964–65 Third Division 12 1 0 0 0 0 12 1
Macclesfield Town 1965–66 Cheshire County League 9 0 0 0 1 0 10 0
Total 21 1 0 0 1 0 22 1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 292. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Stan Trafford". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Stan Trafford". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
  4. ^ Booth, Lawrence (2021). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. p. 280. ISBN 9781472975478.
  5. ^ a b c d "Remembering John Poole and Stan Trafford". Port Vale F.C. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Player Profiles – T". www.silkmenarchives.org.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Travers, Chris (19 November 2020). "'People like Stan are not made anymore. We've lost someone you can't replace'". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Stanley Trafford". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  9. ^ "List A Matches played by Stanley Trafford". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  10. ^ "Staffordshire v Essex, 1976 Gillette Cup". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  11. ^ Stan Trafford at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  12. ^ "Season Statistics – Cheshire League – 1965–66". www.silkmenarchives.org.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
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