William Bartlett (footballer) explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories. Huddersfield Town History
  2. News: Obituary: Mr. William Bartlett. 20 August 2017. Northern Whig & Belfast Post. 9 August 1939.
  3. News: Funeral of Mr. William J. Bartlett. 20 August 2017. Northern Whig & Belfast Post. 10 August 1939.