Ernie Hine


Ernest William Hine was a professional footballer who played for Barnsley, Leicester City, Huddersfield Town and Manchester United.
He is the top goalscorer in the history of Barnsley with 131 goals and the third top goalscorer in the history of Leicester City scoring 156 times. He is the 18th top goalscorer in the history of English league football overall, netting 287 league goals in total.

Career

Club career

Hine began his career with Barnsley in 1921 scoring on his debut in an FA Cup replay against Norwich. He helped Barnsley to third in the Second Division in 1921–22.
He was signed by Peter Hodge to newly promoted First Division side Leicester City in January 1926 for £3,000. He made an instant impact, scoring twice on his debut against Burnley, though he also missed a penalty. During his six and a half seasons with the East Midlands' club he forged a legendary forward line with Arthur Chandler and Arthur Lochhead, helping Leicester to its then-highest league finish as First Division runners-up in 1928–29.
Following spells with Huddersfield Town and Manchester United, he rejoined Barnsley in 1934, where he broke the club's all-time scoring record. After retiring at the end of the 1937–38 season, Barnsley appointed him as a coach in May 1939.

International career

During his time at Leicester, Hine played for England on six occasions, making his debut against Ireland on 22 October 1928. He scored four times for England, his first coming against Wales on 17 November 1928.

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
117 November 1928Vetch Field, Swansea3–23–21929 British Home Championship
219 October 1929Windsor Park, Belfast3–03–01930 British Home Championship
317 October 1931Windsor Park, Belfast3–16–21932 British Home Championship
418 November 1931Anfield, Liverpool3–13–11932 British Home Championship

Honours

International

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