Hemingway, Cyril

Birthplace

Rotherham, Yorkshire

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

Cyril Hemingway scored nineteen times during his only season with Exeter City. Joining from Torquay United in 1929, his form attracted the attention of Wolves although he struggled to make an impact after joining the Molineux club. Having started with Rotherham, he returned to Torquay after his time with Wolves. 

He had starred against Exeter City in an FA Cup tie in 1927 whilst playing for Rotherham United, but the Grecians had to wait for a couple of years before they finally gained his signature. Starting his career with Rotherham he netted 22 goals in 67 league appearances. He then moved to Torquay United for the 1928-29 season and scored 11 goals in 38 starts.

Described as a player with 'immense shooting power and cleverness on the ball' he was to make his Exeter City debut against Luton Town in a 2-2 draw against Luton Town scoring one of the goals. He ended up leading scorer with 19 goals in 39 league appearances including one game where he scored four times as City defeated Northampton Town 6-4.

he moved after just one season to sign for Wolverhampton Wanderers but he failed to hit the target in four starts for his new club. He had another spell with Torquay United in 1931-32 adding a further 4 goals in 23 league appearances before signing for Dartmouth United.

Appearances

39

Goals

19

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