About Bill Devan
Lived 1909 – 1966 (aged 57). Bill Devan was a British association football player.
William Gemmell Devan (23 February 1909 – 12 December 1966) was a Scottish professional footballer. He played as an inside forward in the English Football League, Scottish Football League and Irish Football League. He played four games, scoring once, during Watford's run in the 1937 Football League Third Division South Cup, but did not play in the final itself.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Devan?
Scottish footballer (1909-1966)
When was Bill Devan born?
Bill Devan was born on 23 February 1909 in Paddington.
When did Bill Devan die?
Bill Devan died on 12 December 1966 in Paddington.
What was Bill Devan's occupation?
Bill Devan was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Devan?
Bill Devan was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Devan. https://biography.guide/bill-devan/
MLA: "Bill Devan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-devan/.
Chicago: "Bill Devan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-devan/.
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