Samuel Ernest Brooks (28 March 1890 – 13 January 1960) was an English

England

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 footballer who spent the majority of his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.

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Career

Brooks joined Wolves in July 1909, eventually making his debut on 11 April 1911 in a goalless draw with . He made only sporadic appearances in his first few seasons before establishing himself in the 1912-13 season and becoming their top goalscorer in the following campaign (with 11).

His best season came in 1914-15 when he missed just one game and scored 18 times, his best seasonal tally. During the war

World War I

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 he guested for Birmingham

Birmingham City F.C.

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, Port Vale

Port Vale F.C.

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 and Coventry City

Coventry City F.C.

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He won a cap from his country in a Victory International in October 1919 and also represented the Football League

The Football League

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 against the Irish League.

The wideman won a runners-up medal in the 1921 FA Cup Final

1921 FA Cup Final

The 1921 FA Cup Final was contested by Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge. Spurs won by a single goal, scored by Jimmy Dimmock, eight minutes into the second half...

 after defeat to Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

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. Ironically, he left for Spurs a year later after 246 appearances (and 53 goals) in total for Wolves.

His stay with the London club was short though, and he moved to Southend United

Southend United F.C.

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after just 10 games. He soon dropped into the non-league with clubs such as Cradley Heath and before retiring in 1927.