Ernie Tuckett
Ernest W. Tuckett was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.Career
Born in Marske, Tuckett spent his early career with Guisborough Brigantes, Scarborough, Arsenal and Margate. He joined Arsenal as an 18-year-old amateur in June 1932, turning professional in March 1936 after a spell with nursery club Margate in 1934.
He joined Bradford City from Arsenal in February 1937, in exchange for Laurie Scott. He made 13 league and 1 FA Cup appearances for the club, before moving to Fulham in April 1938. He returned to Bradford City during World War Two, before dying in an airfield accident in May 1945.
