About Bill Gardner
Lived 1893 – 1973 (aged 79–80). Bill Gardner was a British association football player.
William Gardner (7 June 1893 – 1973), also known as Wally Gardner, was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward or a centre forward in the Football League for Derby County, Queens Park Rangers, Ashington, Grimsby Town, Darlington, Torquay United, York City, Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale and in non-League football for Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor United.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Gardner?
English association football player (1893-1973)
When was Bill Gardner born?
Bill Gardner was born on 7 June 1893 in Langley Moor.
When did Bill Gardner die?
Bill Gardner died in 1973.
What was Bill Gardner's occupation?
Bill Gardner was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Gardner?
Bill Gardner was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Gardner (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Gardner. https://biography.guide/bill-gardner-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Gardner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-gardner-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Gardner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-gardner-association-football-player/.
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