Benny Craig
| Date of birth | 06 December 1915 |
| Place of birth | Leadgate |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Full back |
Craig was one of Newcastle's finest servants from signing as a reliable full-back from Huddersfield Town in 1938 to remaining on the backroom staff up to his death in 1982.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Town | 01 Jan 1934 | 01 Nov 1938 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-39 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 9 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 14 | ||||
| 1947-48 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1947-48 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 26 | ||||
| 1948-49 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 10 | ||||
| 1949-50 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 7 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 1938 | Preston North End v Huddersfield Town | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.