Spencer Whittaker (February 1871 – 16 April 1910) was an English footballer, manager and secretary.
His reign as Burnley manager was to come to a tragic end in April 1910.
Whittaker was on his way to London by train to register the signing of a new player.
When the train stopped in Crewe, it was reported that a man had fallen from a carriage some distance outside the town.
The fall resulted in the death of the Burnley manager, and a benefit match against Manchester United at Turf Moor was arranged for Whittaker's wife and family.