Career

An inside left, he played for two Football League clubs during the 1920s and 1930s. Ashby-de-la-Zouch-born Brookes began his career with Scunthorpe & Lindsey United, before turning professional with Blackpool in 1927. He made 26 League appearances and scored four goals in his four seasons with the club

In 1932 he joined Swindon Town, making 33 appearances and scoring seven goals, before finishing his career at Scarborough.