William Bartlett | |
Fullname: | William John Bartlett |
Birth Date: | 13 April 1878 |
Birth Place: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Death Place: | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Position: | Defender |
Youthclubs1: | Brandon |
Youthclubs2: | Gateshead NER |
Years1: | 1903–1910 |
Years2: | 1910–1912 |
Clubs2: | Huddersfield Town |
Clubs3: | Linfield |
Caps1: | 176 |
Caps2: | 65 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Goals2: | 2 |
William John Bartlett (13 April 1878 – 6 August 1939) was an English professional footballer, who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and Linfield.[1]
Bartlett stayed in Belfast after his football career ended, where he worked as a member of the Belfast Corporation Surveyor's Department. After a short illness, he died at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, age 61. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Bartlett.[2] His funeral was held at Belfast City Cemetery, where a large attendance came to pay their respects, including representatives of Linfield F.C., the Irish Football Association, Irish Football League, and the Belfast Corporation.[3]