Fred Briggs (1 May 1908[2] – 25 January 1998)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Rotherham United, Reading and Southampton in the 1930s.
[5] He moved south to join Reading in June 1935, where he found first team opportunities scarce, making only 27 league appearances in three seasons.
[3] Briggs made his first start on 24 September 1938 in a defeat at Newcastle United, but soon settled into the side, forming a "useful partnership" with centre-forward Reg Tomlinson.
[6] In a run of twelve matches from mid-October to Christmas, he scored ten goals including a hat-trick at home to Swansea Town on 26 November.
Although he played for the "Saints" in the first wartime season, he moved on to guest for several clubs, including Wrexham, Accrington Stanley, Fulham and Watford.