Billy Bower

William Bower (18 September 1887 โ€“ February 1954) was a footballer He started his career with Peel Institute where he played football and cricket. He later played in the Football League for Clapton Orient and later with New Brompton, in 1921 he became their trainer / manager and in 1947 their groundsman.[2]

Billy Bower
Personal information
Full name William Bower
Date of birth 18 September 1887
Place of birth Dalston, England
Date of death February 1954(1954-02-00) (aged 66)
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Peel Institute
1905โ€“1914 Clapton Orient 171 (0)
Gillingham
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. "The coming of the big ball: the Second Division: Clapton Orient". Athletic News. Manchester. 18 August 1913. p. 5 โ€“ via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.


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