William Wilson (footballer, born November 1915) explained

William Wilson
Birth Date:November 1915
Birth Place:Rotherham, England
Height:5 ft 9 in[1]
Position:Wing half
Clubs1:Scarborough
Clubs2:Scunthorpe & Lindsey United
Clubs3:Frickley Colliery
Years4:1933–1934
Clubs4:Rotherham United
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:1934–1936
Clubs5:Bristol Rovers
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:1936–1937
Clubs6:Gillingham
Caps6:5
Goals6:0

William Wilson (November 1915 – after 1936) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.[2]

Career

Born in Rotherham, Wilson played for Scarborough, Scunthorpe & Lindsey United, Frickley Colliery, hometown club Rotherham United, Bristol Rovers and Gillingham. In total he made 22 appearances in The Football League.

Notes and References

  1. News: Gillingham make £1,000 profit. No longer Cinderella of League III . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xii . Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 285 . SoccerData (Tony Brown) . Nottingham . 2004 . 978-1-899468-67-6.