Hamlet Handley


Hamlet Handley was an English footballer who played for Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.

Career

Handley joined Burslem Port Vale in August 1895 and scored on his debut in a 2–0 win at Rotherham Town on 7 September 1895. He lost his place at the Athletic Ground the next month after a total of five Second Division appearances, and was released at the end of the season.

Personal life

Handley served as a private in the North Staffordshire Regiment during the First World War and died on active service on 27 October 1918. He is buried at Burslem Cemetery in Stoke-on-Trent.