Billy Down

Billy Down
Godfrey Phillips Cigarette card featuring Billy Down
Personal information
Full name William Down
Date of birth 22 January 1898
Place of birth Ryhope, Sunderland, England
Date of death April quarter 1977 (aged 77)[1]
Place of death Ashington, Northumberland, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1925 Leeds United 96 (0)
1925–1927 Doncaster Rovers 50 (0)
1927–1930 Burnley 80 (0)
1930 Torquay United 0 (0)
1930 Wigan Borough 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Down (22 January 1898 – 1977) was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played over 200 matches in the Football League for four clubs during the 1920s.

Sources

  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.

References

  1. ^ Dykes, Garth (2011). Wigan Borough in the Football League : A Complete Record and Who's Who, 1921-31. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-905891-53-5.
  2. ^ "The lure of promotion. Leeds United". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.


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