Bill Amor

William George Amor (6 November 1919 – 1 May 1988)[2] was an English amateur footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics, making one appearance.[3] Although he spent the majority of his career in non-league football with teams such as Huntley & Palmers and Metropolitan Police, Amor made 66 appearances in the Football League for Reading between 1947 and 1952.[4]

Bill Amor
Personal information
Full name William George Amor[1]
Date of birth (1919-11-06)6 November 1919
Place of birth Pewsey, England
Date of death 1 May 1988 (aged 68)[2]
Place of death Reading, Berkshire, England
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Huntley & Palmers
1947–1952 Reading 66 (12)
Metropolitan Police
National team
1948 Great Britain 1 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "Bill Amor". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  2. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (2011). "Bill Amor Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  3. "William Amor". FIFA. Retrieved 2 September 2009.
  4. "READING : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 2 September 2009.


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