Bill Allison (footballer)
William Martin Laws Allison (13 January 1908 – 1981) was an English footballer who made 173 appearances in the Football League playing as a left back for Clapton Orient, Darlington and Hartlepools United in the 1930s. He was on the books of Arsenal, without playing for them in the League, and also played non-league football for clubs including Shildon, Eden Colliery Welfare, Walker Celtic and Spennymoor United.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Martin Laws Allison[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 January 1908[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Shildon,[1] England | ||
| Date of death | 1981[1] (aged 73)[lower-alpha 1] | ||
| Place of death | County Durham,[lower-alpha 1] England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[3] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Shildon | ||
| 1929–1931 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 1931–1932 | Clapton Orient | 14 | (0) |
| 1932–1934 | Darlington | 52 | (0) |
| – | Eden Colliery Welfare | ||
| 1935–1938 | Hartlepools United | 107 | (0) |
| – | Walker Celtic | ||
| – | Spennymoor United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Notes
- Allison's death at the age of 73 was registered in the fourth quarter of 1981 in the Durham Western registration district.[2]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 8. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- "England & Wales deaths 1837–2007 Transcription". William Martin L Allison. Birth date: 13 Jan 1908. Death quarter: 4. Death year: 1981. District: Durham Western. County: Durham. Volume: 1. Page: 1666. Retrieved 13 July 2015 – via Findmypast.
- 1930–31 Arsenal Football Club History and Fixtures. Arsenal Football Club. 1930. p. 17.
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