William David Tabram (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1992) was a Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill. He played for Swansea Town, Port Vale, Hull City, and South Shields in the 1930s.

Billy Tabram
Personal information
Full name William David Tabram[1]
Date of birth (1909-01-19)19 January 1909[1]
Place of birth Swansea, Wales[1]
Date of death 15 April 1992(1992-04-15) (aged 83)[1]
Place of death Swansea, Wales[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre-half
Youth career
Crown Mission
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1933 Swansea Town 20 (0)
1933–1934 Port Vale 35 (1)
1934–1937 Hull City 106 (5)
South Shields
Total 161+ (6+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Tabram played for Crown Mission before having a trial with Preston North End and joining Swansea Town. He joined Port Vale, along with Ken Gunn, for £400 in March 1933.[1] He played 35 Second Division games in the 1933–34 season, and scored one goal in a 3–0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane on 11 September.[1] He left The Old Recreation Ground when he was sold to Hull City in May 1934, and later played for South Shields.[1]

Career statistics

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Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Swansea Town 1929–30 Second Division 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
1930–31 Second Division 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
1931–32 Second Division 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
1932–33 Second Division 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Total 20 0 1 0 0 0 21 0
Port Vale 1933–34 Second Division 35 1 1 0 0 0 36 1
Hull City 1934–35 Second Division 38 0 1 0 0 0 39 0
1935–36 Second Division 33 0 1 0 0 0 34 0
1936–37 Third Division North 35 5 1 0 1 0 37 5
Total 106 5 3 0 1 0 110 5
Career total 161 6 5 0 1 0 167 6

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 286. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ "Hull City. Not scared of relegation". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xiii – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Billy Tabram at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)