Albert Iremonger (15 June 1884 - 9 March 1958) was a county-class cricketer, goalkeeper and brother of England international cricketer James Iremonger.
Albert Iremonger was born in Wilford, Nottinghamshire on 15 June 1884. He was the younger brother of James Iremonger.
Although Iremonger never played at an international level, he was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his time and is a local legend in his home county of Nottinghams...
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Albert Iremonger (15 June 1884 - 9 March 1958) was a county-class cricketer, goalkeeper and brother of England international cricketer James Iremonger.
Albert Iremonger was born in Wilford, Nottinghamshire on 15 June 1884. He was the younger brother of James Iremonger.
Although Iremonger never played at an international level, he was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his time and is a local legend in his home county of Nottinghamshire. It is also believed Iremonger was the tallest player in the league at the time, measuring 6 ft 6 in.
Albert Iremonger signed for Notts County F.C. from local minnows Notts Jardines, making his debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 1 April 1905. In total he made 564 appearances for the club (making 222 consecutive appearances which ended in suspension) and holds the club record for this. Spending 21 years with the club, he totalled 37 FA Cup appearances over 22 seasons before leaving the club to join Lincoln City F.C..
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