William Gresham (footballer)
English footballer (born 1870)
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William Gresham (1870 – after 1894) was an English footballer who made 35 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City as a goalkeeper. He played for Gainsborough Trinity[2] before joining Lincoln in 1892 in time to play in their first Football League match, alongside his younger brother, James. Both brothers were ever-present in the 1892–93 Football League season.[1][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1870[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool,[1] England | ||
| Date of death | after 1894 | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| 1892–1894 | Lincoln City | 35 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||