About Bill Furby
Lived 1871 – 1969 (aged 97–98). Bill Furby was a British association football player.
William Furby (1 May 1869 – 1949) was an English amateur footballer who played for Southampton St. Mary's in the club's first season in the Southern League.
Football career Furby was one of several players from Staffordshire who joined St. Mary's in 1894. His first recorded match was at centre-half in a Hampshire County Cricket Club Charity Cup tie on 18 April – he retained his place for the remaining two matches in this tournament including the final against Royal Artillery five days later, when he scored in a 5–0 victory.
Although he was an adaptable half-back and a good crosser of the ball,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Furby?
English footballer (1871-1969)
When was Bill Furby born?
Bill Furby was born in 1871 in Staffordshire.
When did Bill Furby die?
Bill Furby died in 1969 in Worcester.
What was Bill Furby's occupation?
Bill Furby was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Furby?
Bill Furby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Furby. https://biography.guide/bill-furby/
MLA: "Bill Furby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-furby/.
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