About Bill Forster
Lived 1882 – 1962 (aged 79–80). Bill Forster was a British association football player.
William Allison Forster (1879 – 28 October 1962) was an English professional footballer, who played for Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Grimsby Town.
Career Forster played professionally for Sheffield United, before signing for Crystal Palace in 1906. Forster played for Palace in the club's shock defeat of Newcastle in the first round of the 1906–07 FA Cup. Forster left Palace for Grimsby Town in 1908.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Forster?
English footballer (1882-?)
When was Bill Forster born?
Bill Forster was born in 1882 in Bolton.
When did Bill Forster die?
Bill Forster died on 28 October 1962.
What was Bill Forster's occupation?
Bill Forster was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Forster?
Bill Forster was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Forster (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Forster. https://biography.guide/bill-forster/
MLA: "Bill Forster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-forster/.
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