About Bill Allison
Lived 1908 – 1981 (aged 72–73). Bill Allison was a British association football player.
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William Martin Laws Allison (13 January 1908 – 1981) was an English footballer who made 173 appearances in the Football League playing as a left back for Clapton Orient, Darlington and Hartlepools United in the 1930s.
Biography Bill Allison was born in Shildon, County Durham, on 13 January 1908. He played for Shildon before joining Arsenal for £50 in 1929 where he was on the books for two seasons, playing reserve football without breaking into the first team. He transferred to Clapton Orient in May 1931, making his League debut against Crystal Palace in August 1931 and a total of 14 league appearances before leaving for Darlington in 1932 for whom he played 52 senior games. After a brief spell at Eden Colliery, he joined Hartlepools United in May 1935 where he made 119 senior appearances. He finished his career at Spennymoor United. Allison died in 1981 at Shildon.
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Who was Bill Allison?
English footballer (1908-1981)
When was Bill Allison born?
Bill Allison was born on 13 January 1908 in Shildon.
When did Bill Allison die?
Bill Allison died in 1981 in County Durham.
What was Bill Allison's occupation?
Bill Allison was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Allison?
Bill Allison was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Allison (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Allison. https://biography.guide/bill-allison-association-football-player/
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