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John William "Bill" Westwood (1886–1917) was a professional association footballer, who played for Rotherham Town, Mexborough Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Denaby United and Bristol Rovers.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Westwood | ||
| Date of birth | 1886 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1917 | ||
| Place of death | France | ||
| Position(s) | Outside half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1904 | Rotherham Town | ||
| 1904–1905 | Gainsborough Trinity | 40 | (2) |
| 1905–1909 | Denaby United | ||
| 1909–1915 | Bristol Rovers | 98 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played 98 times in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers before the First World War,[2] until breaking his leg after which he returned to Mexborough where he had played previously.[3]
He enlisted after the end of the 1914-15 season and was killed in action in France in the First World War, while serving as a corporal in the York and Lancaster Regiment. At the time of death his home was reportedly at Denaby Main near Mexborough.[3]
His grandson is World Darts Champion Dennis Priestley.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 276. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. p. 493. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.
- ^ a b "Mexboro' Footballer Killed". Grimsby Evening Telegraph. 19 May 1917. p. 3. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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