Charlie Freeman
English footballer (1887-1956)
Charles Redfearn Freeman (22 August 1887 – 17 March 1956) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Chelsea, Gillingham and Burton United as an inside forward. After his retirement, he served Chelsea as trainer and groundsman. Freeman was also a cricketer and played one first-class cricket match for Derbyshire in July 1911.
Personal life
Freeman served as a corporal in the Royal Air Force during the First World War and worked at the Royal Aircraft Factory.
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