William Wilcox (footballer)
William A. Wilcox (active 1910s–1925) was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra.[1] He also played non-league football in the Manchester and Cheshire area for clubs including Hurst, Macclesfield, for which he was top scorer in 1921–22 despite leaving the club in mid-season,[2][3] Congleton Town and Chester.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ancoats Lads Club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Walkden Central | |||
| 1919–1920 | Hurst | ||
| 1921–1922 | Macclesfield | 15 | (10) |
| 1922–192? | Congleton Town | ||
| 1923 | Crewe Alexandra | 1 | (0) |
| 1923–192? | Chester | ||
| 1924–1925 | Hurst | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
During the First World War, Wilcox served with the Royal Flying Corps and played football for Manchester United and Chorley in the wartime competitions.[2]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- "Manager and player profiles: W". The Silkmen Archives. Geoffrey Knights and Macclesfield Town FC. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "Season statistics Cheshire League 1921–22". The Silkmen Archives. Geoffrey Knights and Macclesfield Town FC. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "Waddington–Wyatt". Ashton United (Hurst FC) Player Database. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013.
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