Ted Platt
Edward Platt was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.Career
Born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Platt spent his early career with Colchester United of the Southern League, before moving to Arsenal in 1938. Platt made his debut for Arsenal in 1946, and made a total of 53 appearances for them in the Football League. Arsenal won the old First Division in 1952-53 but, sharing goalkeeper duties with George Swindin and Jack Kelsey, he only made three league appearances all season. Platt also played for Portsmouth and Aldershot, before ending his career in non-league football with Worcester City.
He left Aldershot in November 1955.
