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Bill Baxter

1924 – 2002

Scottish footballer and manager

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Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 78). Bill Baxter was a British association football player and association football coach.

William Baxter (21 September 1924 – 9 November 2002) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half for Midlands clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa.

Biography Baxter joined Wolves as a member of the groundstaff upon leaving school in 1939. After guesting for Leicester City, Mansfield Town and Notts County during wartime, he signed professional forms at Molineux in September 1945. He made his debut on 4 December 1948 in a 1–0 win over Everton.

Although never a regular starter for Wolves, he made five appearances in 1953–54, the season of the club's first championship. Lacking playing time for Wolves, he moved to Midlands neighbours Aston Villa in November 1953.

Baxter made over 100 appearances for Villa before retiring in summer 1957. He stayed with the club to serve them as coach and assistant manager until 1967. He then moved back to his native Scotland, where he had short spells in charge of both East Fife and Raith Rovers.

His son Stuart Baxter is a former football player and a manager, and grandson Lee Baxter a former player and now a goalkeeping coach.

Honours Football League First Division: 1953–54

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Who was Bill Baxter?

Scottish footballer and manager (1924-2002)

When was Bill Baxter born?

Bill Baxter was born on 21 September 1924 in Methil.

When did Bill Baxter die?

Bill Baxter died on 9 November 2002 in Leven.

What was Bill Baxter's occupation?

Bill Baxter was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Bill Baxter?

Bill Baxter was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Baxter

· Wikidata: Q4908065

· DBpedia: Bill Baxter (Scottish footballer)

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