William Blackadder (9 January 1899 – 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a left half. He started his career with Burnley, but never made a senior appearance for the club. In 1924, he joined Football League Third Division North side Accrington Stanley and played 17 league matches during the 1924–25 season. Blackadder left Accrington in 1925 and moved into non-League football with Chorley, Clitheroe and Lancaster Town.

Bill Blackadder
Personal information
Full name William Blackadder
Date of birth (1899-01-09)9 January 1899
Place of birth Padiham, England
Date of death (1977-01-11)11 January 1977[1]
Place of death St Annes-on-Sea, England[1]
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[2]
Position(s) Left half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1922–1924 Burnley 0 (0)
1924–1925 Accrington Stanley 17 (0)
Chorley ? (?)
Clitheroe ? (?)
Lancaster Town ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. SoccerData. p. 27. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  1. ^ a b Mike Jackman & Garth Dykes: Accrington Stanley: A Complete Record, 1894–1962. Breedon Books, Derby 1991, ISBN 978-0-907969-89-1, p. 114.
  2. ^ Centaurus (20 August 1923). "Prospects of the clubs in the First Division of the League. Burnley". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.