Playing Career
Manchester born Waddington was an amateur with Manchester United before joining Crewe Alexandra just after the end of World War II. He played at Wing half for the "Alex" playing in seven seasons in the Football League Third Division North making 193 appearances scoring eight goals. During the war he served with the Royal Navy.
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