Billy Tabram

William David Tabram (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1992) was a Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill. He played for Swansea Town, Port Vale, Hull City, and South Shields in the 1930s.

Billy Tabram
Personal information
Full name William David Tabram[1]
Date of birth (1909-01-19)19 January 1909[1]
Place of birth Swansea, Wales[1]
Date of death 15 April 1992(1992-04-15) (aged 83)[1]
Place of death Swansea, Wales[1]
Position(s) Centre-half
Youth career
Crown Mission
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1933 Swansea Town 20 (0)
1933–1934 Port Vale 35 (1)
1934–1937 Hull City 106 (5)
South Shields
Total 161+ (6+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Tabram played for Crown Mission before having a trial with Preston North End and joining Swansea Town. He joined Port Vale, along with Ken Gunn, for £400 in March 1933.[1] He played 35 Second Division games in the 1933–34 season, and scored one goal in a 3–0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane on 11 September.[1] He left The Old Recreation Ground when he was sold to Hull City in May 1934, and later played for South Shields.[1]

Statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Swansea Town 1929–30 Second Division 40000040
1930–31 Second Division 40000040
1931–32 Second Division 1000000100
1932–33 Second Division 20100030
Total 2001000210
Port Vale 1933–34 Second Division 3511000361
Hull City 1934–35 Second Division 3801000390
1935–36 Second Division 3301000340
1936–37 Third Division North 3551010375
Total 106530101105
Career Total 161650101676

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 286. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Billy Tabram at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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