Peter Aldis (11 April 1927 – 17 November 2008) was an English professional footballer who played at full-back and appeared in 294 games for Aston Villa in league and cup.
He worked for local chocolate firm Cadbury's before joining Aston Villa from local side Hay Green in November 1948. He turned professional the following January.[1][2]
He scored his only goal of his Aston Villa career in November 1952 against Sunderland, a header from 35 yards, with a world record until 4 October 2009. He was an integral member of Villa's 1957 FA Cup-winning team.[2][3] Aldis left Villa in 1960 to join Hinckley Athletic.
In his later years, Aldis suffered from dementia, which his wife Grace attributed to heading leather balls during his football career.[10][11][12] Aldis died on 17 November 2008.[13][14]
^Malley, Paul (15 February 2004). "Villa cup here has brain illness". Sunday Mercury. Birmingham. ASTON Villa FA Cup hero Peter Aldis has become the latest soccer player to be struck down by a brain illness. Peter, 75, is suffering from dementia and his family believe the condition may be linked to the way he repeatedly headed oldstyle heavy footballs.
^Aldis, Grace (14 April 2001). "Dignity deserved". The Times.
^Johnson, Steve (15 February 2005). "Fight for soccer heroes - Brain illness claim". Birmingham Mail.
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