Billy Tyler
William Tyler (28 May 1900 – 1974) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Tyler | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Prestwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 1974 (aged 73–74) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1920–1921 | The Beech | ||
| 1921–1923 | New Cross | ||
| 1923–1925 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 1925–1926 | Southport | 30 | (3) |
| 1926–1927 | Bradford City | 11 | (0) |
| 1927 | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | 1 | (0) |
| 1927–1928 | Grimsby Town | 1 | (0) |
| 1928–1929 | Hurst | ||
| 1929–1930 | Accrington Stanley | 7 | (0) |
| 1930–193? | Ashton National | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Prestwich, Tyler joined Bradford City from Southport in September 1926.[4] He made 11 league appearances for the club,[5] before moving to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic on trial in October 1927.[4]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- Lamming, Douglas (1985). A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC : 1890-1985. Beverley: Hutton. p. 100. ISBN 0-907033-34-2.
- Billy Tyler at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- http://www.southportfootballclub.co.uk/players/player-details/?id=1594
- Frost, p. 409
- Frost, p. 389
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