Wilf Bott
Wilfred Bott (25 April 1907 – July 1992)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a left winger in the Football League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wilfred Bott | ||
| Date of birth | 25 April 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Featherstone, England | ||
| Date of death | July 1992 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Hastings, Sussex, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left wing | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1927 | Edlington Colliery Welfare | ||
| 1927–1931 | Doncaster Rovers | 111 | (32) |
| 1931–1934 | Huddersfield Town | 110 | (25) |
| 1934–1936 | Newcastle United | 37 | (11) |
| 1936–1939? | Queens Park Rangers | 75 | (34) |
| 1946 | Colchester United | 2 | (0) |
| Lancaster Town | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Featherstone, Yorkshire, to parents Frederick and Harriet,[2] Bott played for Edlington Colliery Welfare before moving to Football League side Doncaster Rovers in 1927.[3] In his time at Doncaster he scored 33 goals in 120 league and cup games, his last season being the most successful with 17 goals in 28 games including two hat−tricks within three games.[3] His performances brought the attentions of other teams and led to his transfer for a reported "substantial fee" to First Division Huddersfield Town towards the end of the 1930−31 season.[3]
Following a very successful period at Huddersfield, Bott went on to have spells at Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Colchester United and Lancaster Town.[4]
Honours
References
- "Wilf Bott Colchester United Profile". Coludata.
- "Tier One (Premier League) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
- Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 095572810X.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- Wilf Bott at Colchester United Archive Database
- Wilf Bott on Pathe Video at 1'39"