About Bill Collins
Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 90). Bill Collins was a British association football player.
William Hanna Collins (15 February 1920 – 3 November 2010) was an Irish professional footballer. His clubs included Distillery, Belfast Celtic, Luton Town and Gillingham.
He later became reserve team manager at Gillingham, and in 1965 was appointed by manager Freddie Cox as the head of the club's newly organised youth scheme, a post he held for nearly twenty years. He served as first team trainer and kitman for a further ten years, finally retiring in 1993 at the age of 73. He has been cited as a major influence on the careers of future stars Micky Adams and Steve Bruce.
He died in 2010 at the age of 90.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Collins?
Footballer (1920-2010)
When was Bill Collins born?
Bill Collins was born on 15 February 1920 in Belfast.
When did Bill Collins die?
Bill Collins died on 3 November 2010.
What was Bill Collins's occupation?
Bill Collins was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Collins?
Bill Collins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Collins (footballer, born 1920)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Collins. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-collins-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-association-football-player/.
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