Billy Broadbent
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Full name
William Henry Broadbent[1]
Date of birth
20 November 1901
Place of birth
Oldham, England
Date of death
March 1979 (aged 77)[1]
 Broadbent while with Brentford in 1924. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Broadbent[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England | ||
| Date of death | March 1979 (aged 77)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Lancaster, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Utility player | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1919–1920 | Wellington Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1920–1924 | Oldham Athletic | 12 | (1) |
| 1924–1925 | Brentford | 17 | (0) |
| 1925–1932 | Clapton Orient | 198 | (8) |
| 1932–1933 | Preston North End | 2 | (0) |
| Manchester North End | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Henry Broadbent (20 November 1901 – March 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a utility player in the Football League, most notably for Clapton Orient.[3] Over the course of his career, Broadbent played every position bar goalkeeper.[3] Broadbent began his sporting career with rugby league club Droylsden.[4]
