William Frederick Weston Hinton (25 December 1895 – 1976) was an English professional footballer who played for Swindon Town, Bolton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur.[2]

Bill Hinton
Personal information
Full name William Frederick Weston Hinton
Date of birth 25 December 1895
Place of birth Swindon, England
Date of death 1976 (aged 80–81)
Height 5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Swindon Town 0
1920–1923 Bolton Wanderers 34
1924–1926 Tottenham Hotspur 57
1928 Swindon Town 0
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Hinton joined his local club Swindon Town but didn't make a first team appearance. In 1920 the goalkeeper joined Bolton Wanderers where he played in 34 matches between 1920 and 1923. Hinton signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1924 where he featured in 64 matches in all competitions for the Lilywhites.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane he returned to Swindon Town in 1928 where he ended his playing career.

References

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  1. ^ Harricus (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bolton Wanderers". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 125. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. ^ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 28 November 2012