Joe Bradford

Birmingham

Bradford made his first-team debut for Birmingham on Christmas Day 1920 and scored in a 1–1 draw away to West Ham United. He played three more league matches that season as the club won promotion to the Football League First Division. Over the next 15 seasons, he became Birmingham's all-time leading goalscorer, topped the club's scoring charts in all but one First Division season between 1921–22 and 1932–33, and if goals in all competitions are counted, he was top scorer in all twelve of those seasons. Bradford helped the team reach the 1931 FA Cup Final, and scored Birmingham's only goal as they lost 2–1 to West Bromwich Albion. He remains the club's all-time leading goalscorer, with 267 goals in 445 league matches.

Bristol City

In 1935, Bradford had a stint at Bristol City, who were playing in the Football League Third Division. He made just five appearances and scored one goal before retiring from professional football in 1936.

Bradford made his debut for England on 20 October 1923 in a British Home Championship match against Ireland. He went on to earn 12 caps between 1923 and 1930, scoring seven goals. He also played five times for a representative Football League XI, for which he once scored five goals in a match against the Irish League XI.

Bradford was born in Peggs Green, Leicestershire. He played football for Coalville Town and Peggs Green Victoria before being noticed by larger clubs. He had trials with Derby County and Aston Villa before signing for Birmingham in February 1920 for a fee of £100, with an additional £25 payable upon making his first-team debut.

Birmingham

FA Cup runner-up: 1930–31