Billy Sherrington Explained

Billy Sherrington
Fullname:George William Sherrington
Birth Date:18 November 1890
Birth Place:Blaydon, England
Death Date:1977
Manageryears1:1930–1933
Managerclubs1:York City

George William Sherrington[1] (18 November 1890  - 1977) worked in various roles at York City Football Club, England, where he was dubbed 'Mr. York City'.

Career

Sherrington was one of the founders of York City and was an original director. He was appointed as honorary secretary in 1924. He relinquished his seat on the board in February 1930 and was appointed as full-time secretary. He combined his work as secretary with those of manager in the early 1930s. He also did this in the mid-1950s, during York City's semi-final FA Cup run, when he shared managerial duties with Tom Lockie. He received the Football League's long service medal in 1951. He retired in 1961 and became the club's president until he died in 1977. Due to his lifetime of service to the club, he was named 'Mr. York City'.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Batters , David . York City Football Club . . 2000 . 44 . 0-7524-1568-9 .
  2. Book: Batters, David . York City: The Complete Record . 2008 . Breedon Books . Derby . 978-1-85983-633-0 . 215, 254–258.
  3. News: York City's manager . The Yorkshire Post . Leeds . 2 May 1933 . 21 May 2021 . 18 . subscription . Findmypast.