Solomon Upton

Solomon Upton was an English professional footballer who played for Kettering Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth and Plymouth Argyle.

Career

Upton began his career at Kettering Town before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1912. The outside right played on two occasions for the Lilywhites. After leaving White Hart Lane Upton went on to play for Portsmouth and finally Plymouth Argyle. Upton went on to play for Higham Town where he collected a winners' medal in the 1933 Maunsell Cup.

Family life

Upton served as an able seaman in the Royal Navy during the First World War and married Florence Winter in 1916. He became Mayor of Higham Ferrers in 1949.