William Howson (footballer)

William Howson
Personal information
Date of birth	1892
Place of birth	Garforth, England
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position	Inside left
Senior career*
Years	Team
	Castleford Town
1920–1923	Bradford City
	Oldham Athletic
	* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Last updated October 15, 2025

William Howson (born 1892) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left.

Career

Born in Garforth, Howson played for Castleford Town, Bradford City and Oldham Athletic.^[2] For Bradford City, he made 58 appearances in the Football League; he also made 6 FA Cup appearances.^[3]

Sources

Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

↑ Stapler (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
↑ Frost, p. 399
↑ Frost, p. 384

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[1] Stapler (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bradford City". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.

[2] Frost, p. 399

[3] Frost, p. 384

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Personal information
Date of birth	1892 (1892)
Place of birth	Garforth, England
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)^[1]
Position	Inside left
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Castleford Town
1920–1923	Bradford City	58	(16)
	Oldham Athletic
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Howson (footballer)

Contents

Career

Sources

References