Dick Danks

Richard Danks was an English footballer who played as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Port [Vale F.C.|Burslem Port Vale].

Career

Danks played for Wolverhampton Wanderers and made three guest appearances for Burslem Port Vale whilst still at Wolves, including his debut on 14 January 1888 friendly with South Shore where he bagged two goals in a 2–2 home draw. He switched to the Vale permanently in the summer of 1888. He played regular football in the 1888–89 season, but after being appointed club secretary in October 1889 played only in emergency circumstances. He served as secretary until November 1893 and was released as a player at the end of the Burslem Port Vale F.C. season|1893–94] season. He had played 42 games and scored eight goals for the club.

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