Billy Fairhurst

William Shaw Fairhurst (1 October 1902 – 27 February 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a left back. He played over 150 matches in the Football League. His brother, David, played for England and Newcastle United.

Billy Fairhurst
Personal information
Full name William Shaw Fairhurst
Date of birth (1902-10-01)1 October 1902
Place of birth Blyth, England
Date of death 27 February 1979(1979-02-27) (aged 76)
Place of death Middlesbrough, England
Height 5 ft 8 12 in (1.74 m)
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1924–1925 Blyth Spartans ? (?)
1925–1928 Middlesbrough 0 (0)
1928–1929 Southport 18 (0)
1929–1932 Nelson 76 (0)
1932–1933 Northampton Town 13 (0)
1933–1935 Hartlepools United 58 (0)
1935–1936 Tranmere Rovers 0 (0)
Total 165 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  • Dykes, Garth (2009). Nelson FC in the Football League. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-905891-29-0.
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 86. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.


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