Simmons was born in West Bromwich and turned professional with West Bromwich Albion in April 1898. On 3 September 1900 Simmons became the first Albion player to score at The Hawthorns, when he equalised Derby County player Steve Bloomer's goal in a 1–1 draw.[2] He moved to West Ham United for £700 in July 1904 and made 34 league apps scoring 8 goals (1 FA cup app, 0 goals), but returned to Albion for £600 just ten months later. He joined Chesterfield Town in March 1907 and went on to play for Wellington Town and Canadian side Royal Rovers. He died in Wednesbury in 1937. He became the top scorer in First Division 1901–02 by scoring 23 goals.
References
General
Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. p. 214. ISBN1-85983-474-4.
Specific
^Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 238. ISBN978-1-899468-67-6.
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