Billy Beckett
William J. Beckett (4 July 1915 – 5 April 1999) was an English footballer. He played for eight clubs in a circa fifteen-year career, six of which were during World War II.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William J. Beckett | ||
Date of birth | 4 July 1915 | ||
Place of birth | Kirkdale, Merseyside, England | ||
Date of death | 5 April 1999 | ||
Place of death | Ormskirk, Lancs, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Outside left/Inside left | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Litherland | |||
1934–1935 | New Brighton Tower | 25 | (4) |
1936 | Tranmere Rovers | 0 | (0) |
South Liverpool | |||
1937 | Blackpool | 0 | (0) |
1938–1945 | Bradford City | 5 | (1) |
1945–1946 | Watford | 7 | (1) |
1947 | Northampton Town | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He made five appearances in the Football League for Bradford City.[3]
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References
- "Tranmere sign nine amateurs". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xvi – via Newspapers.com.
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. p. 379. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
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