Billy Down
English footballer
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William Down (22 January 1898 – 1977) was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played over 200 matches in the Football League for four clubs during the 1920s.
Full name
William Down
Date of birth
22 January 1898
Place of birth
Ryhope, Sunderland, England
Date of death
April quarter 1977 (aged 77)[1]
![]() Godfrey Phillips Cigarette card featuring Billy Down | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Down | ||
| Date of birth | 22 January 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | Ryhope, Sunderland, England | ||
| Date of death | April quarter 1977 (aged 77)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Ashington, Northumberland, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1920–1925 | Leeds United | 96 | (0) |
| 1925–1927 | Doncaster Rovers | 50 | (0) |
| 1927–1930 | Burnley | 80 | (0) |
| 1930 | Torquay United | 0 | (0) |
| 1930 | Wigan Borough | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sources
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
