About Bill Finlayson
Lived 1899 – 1979 (aged 79–80). Bill Finlayson was a British association football player.
William Finlayson (29 March 1899 – 4 June 1965) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Brentford, Clapton Orient and Chelsea. He later played in the United States and Canada.
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Who was Bill Finlayson?
Scottish footballer (1899-1979)
When was Bill Finlayson born?
Bill Finlayson was born on 29 March 1899 in Thornliebank.
When did Bill Finlayson die?
Bill Finlayson died in 1979 in Inverness.
What was Bill Finlayson's occupation?
Bill Finlayson was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Finlayson?
Bill Finlayson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Finlayson. https://biography.guide/bill-finlayson/
MLA: "Bill Finlayson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-finlayson/.
Chicago: "Bill Finlayson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-finlayson/.
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