Billy Watson (Scottish footballer)

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Billy Watson
Personal information
Place of birth Larkhall, Scotland [1]
Date of death 1950 [1]
Height5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m) [2]
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1915–1921 Airdrieonians 218 (0)
1921–1931 Bradford City 330 (1)
1931–1932 Walsall
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Watson was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back for Bradford City between 1920 and 1931, making 330 league appearances. [3] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Stapler (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  3. Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903–1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN   0-907969-38-0.