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ON THIS DAY - May 17

PLAYERS
BORN DIED
Player Born Active Age Player Died Active Age
Arthur BettsThu May 17, 19171936-3961John AbellTue May 17, 19041892-93
Bojan JokicSat May 17, 19862015-1738

MANAGERS
BORN DIED
Manager Born Active Age Manager Died Active Age

DEBUTS
Player debuts on this day:
Player Date Game Opponent H/A Score Result

GAMES
All competitive games played on this day:
P W D L F A
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Date Game Opponent H/A Score Result Scorers
Sat May 17, 1947League Tier 2West Bromwich AlbionA1-5LossEdwards (70')
Fri May 17, 1985League Tier 1Tottenham HotspurA0-1Loss
Tue May 17, 2022PlayoffsSheffield UnitedH1-2LossJohnson (19')

All non-competitive games played on this day:
Date Game Opponent H/A Score Result Scorers
Sat May 17, 1884Wednesbury CupWednesbury TownA0-3Loss
Sat May 17, 1919WWI Initial TournamentEvertonA1-0Win? (?)
Sat May 17, 1958FriendlyRW OberhausenA3-1WinGray (?), Wilson (?, ?)
Wed May 17, 1967FriendlyBarcelonaA2-1WinWignall (19'), Lyons (25')
Wed May 17, 1995FriendlyBirmingham CityA4-1WinStone (?), Collymore (?), Lee (?), Bull (?)