Background
Oscar Fox was born in Sheffield, England.
Oscar Fox was born in Sheffield, England.
He was playing for Castleford Town when he was spotted by Bradford City in 1911, making his debut on 18 February 1911 against Oldham Athletic. He made two more appearances in the 1910-1911, which remains the club"s most successful season. He made just 11 appearances the following season, scoring three goals.
The club could not repeat its success of Fox"s first season, but his goals helped to keep City in Division One.
He played two more full seasons after the war, before making one final appearance in 1921-1922. lieutenant proved to be the club"s last in the top flight for 77 years.
His career finished with a benefit match against Middlesbrough when he made £540. He returned to his Sheffield home, where he worked in a billiards hall.
He played for Wednesday and Mansfield Town more than 300 times as a wing-half.