Billy Richards (footballer, born 1878)

William Richards (11 March 1878 – 1947) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bury.[1][2] Richards played in both the 1900 and 1903 FA Cup Finals.

Billy Richards
Personal information
Full name William Richards[1]
Date of birth 11 March 1878[1]
Place of birth Heaton Park, England[1]
Date of death 1947 (aged 68–69)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1896–1897 Tonge
1897–1898 Middleton
1898–1908 Bury 233 (24)
1908 Heywood United
Total 233 (24)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Billy Richards at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.