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An outstanding attacking inside-left, Eric Stephenson joined the
professional ranks with Leeds at the age of 20. He was twice
selected for England - against Scotland and Northern Ireland in
1938 and 1939 - and looked to be a player on the up when war broke
out. He made numerous appearances for the club during the disrupted
wartime seasons.
Eric Stephenson was the only Leeds player known to have been
killed in World War 2. He died while on active service in Burma
having achieved the rank of Major: Leeds played a benefit for his
widow against Glasgow Celtic, and a memorial stained glass window
now sits in a Leeds church.
Mr W Doughty (Worksop, Notts) says: I played with him in the
army. He was SGT PT Instructor. He played L.Half. He was the best
player I have ever seen. I called him inch perfect he never wasted
a pass.
Dan says: He was my Grandad's best mate. I have several pictures
if you'd like them? A true gentleman with qualities long lost to
time such as honour, civility and good heartedness
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