About Bill Cassidy
Lived 1917 – 1962 (aged 44–45). Bill Cassidy was a British association football player.
William Cassidy (30 June 1917 – 1962) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
Cassidy started his career with non-league Close Works before signing for Gateshead in January 1936. He scored a total of 6 goals in 138 appearances in league and cup competitions for Gateshead before his retirement in 1953.
Career statistics
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Bill Cassidy's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Cassidy?
former professional footballer (1917-1962)
When was Bill Cassidy born?
Bill Cassidy was born on 30 June 1917 in Gateshead.
When did Bill Cassidy die?
Bill Cassidy died in 1962 in Gateshead.
What was Bill Cassidy's occupation?
Bill Cassidy was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Cassidy?
Bill Cassidy was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Cassidy (footballer, born 1917)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Cassidy. https://biography.guide/bill-cassidy-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Cassidy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-cassidy-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Cassidy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-cassidy-association-football-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC