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.
 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(s) | 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
edit- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
References
edit- ^ Dykes, Garth (2011). Wigan Borough in the Football League : A Complete Record and Who's Who, 1921-31. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-905891-53-5.
- ^ "The lure of promotion. Leeds United". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
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