Matthews Stanley 1915-2000 (Stoke & England Footballer). Thrilling moments from schoolboy football to the international game by S. Matthews, Stoke City's international outside-right. Two page A4 typed article by Stanley Matthews, clearly signed and corrected by him in pencil. With one page A4 sheet of title in pencil. Judging by its content this article was written c1946. Sir Stanley Matthews is regarded by many as one of the finest English footballers. He played for Stoke City from 1932-1947, and for Blackpool from 1947-1961. He rejoined Stoke from 1961-1965 when he retired. He played for England from 1934-1958, and is the oldest man to play football for England.