Joe Brooks (footballer, fl. 1902–1915)

Joe Brooks was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. His career spanned from 1902 to 1915, during which time he primarily played for Small Heath (later Birmingham). Details about his early life and exact date of birth are scarce.

Brooks joined Small Heath in 1902 and quickly became a regular in the first team. He was known for his strong tackling and defensive prowess. While primarily a defender, he also contributed occasionally in attack.

He was a key member of the Small Heath team that achieved promotion to the First Division in 1905. Brooks continued to play for the club until the outbreak of World War I in 1914, at which point professional football was suspended. It is unknown whether he served in the war.

Records indicate that Brooks made over 300 appearances for Small Heath in all competitions, establishing himself as a significant player in the club's history during the Edwardian era. After his playing career, little information is readily available regarding his life or activities.