Billy Bower
English footballer
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William Bower (18 September 1887 – February 1954) was an English footballer. He started his career with Peel Institute where he played football and cricket. He later played in the Football League for Clapton Orient, and later with New Brompton. He became their trainer / manager in 1921, and in 1947, their groundsman.[2]
Full name
William Bower
Date of birth
18 September 1887
Place of birth
Dalston, England
Date of death
February 1954 (aged 66)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Bower | ||
| Date of birth | 18 September 1887 | ||
| Place of birth | Dalston, England | ||
| Date of death | February 1954 (aged 66) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Peel Institute | |||
| 1905–1914 | Clapton Orient | 171 | (0) |
| Gillingham | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
