Billy Wilson (footballer, born 1896)
William Arthur Wilson (17 March 1896 – 1996) was an English professional football right half who played in the Football League for Merthyr Town.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Arthur Wilson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 March 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Date of death | 1996 (aged 99–100)[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Right half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1913–1922 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| 1922 | Merthyr Town | 2 | (0) |
| West Stanley | |||
| Carlisle United | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
Wilson served as a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy during the First World War.[2]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 316. ISBN 190589161X.
- "North East War Memorials Project – Regional Content". www.newmp.org.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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