William Bocking (11 June 1902–1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Everton and Stockport County.[1][3][4]

Bill Bocking
Personal information
Full name William Bocking[1]
Date of birth 11 June 1902[1]
Place of birth Stockport, England[1]
Date of death 1985 (aged 82–83)[1]
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1922–1924 Hyde United
1924–1931 Stockport County 262 (6)
1931–1934 Everton 15 (0)
1934–1938 Stockport County 104 (0)
Total 381 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Bill Bocking at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ "Stockport County. A daring move". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xiii – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  4. ^ "Bocking Bill Image 1 Stockport County 1928". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 20 February 2022.