William Hogan (footballer) explained

William Hogan
Fullname:William Hogan
Birth Date:1871
Birth Place:Aldershot, England
Position:winger
Years1:1889–1890
Clubs1:Church
Years2:1890–1895
Clubs2:Fleetwood Rangers
Years3:1895–1896
Clubs3:Leicester Fosse
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1896–1897
Clubs4:Grimsby Town
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:1897–1???
Clubs5:Nelson

William Hogan (1871 – after 1896) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.[1] When Hogan signed for Leicester he was "recognised as one of the best baseball players in England" and was wanted by Preston North End.[2]

Professional baseball

Hogan was a professional pitcher for Preston North End Baseball Club in the 1890 National League of Baseball of Great Britain.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lamming. Douglas. A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC : 1890–1985. 1985. Hutton. Beverley. 0-907033-34-2. 42.
  2. News: The Fosse F.C.. Leicester Chronicle. 25 May 1890. 4.
  3. News: The Baseball Championship. Lancashire Evening Post. 24 June 1890. 4.