About Bill Holmes
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 94). Bill Holmes was a British association football player.
William Holmes (29 October 1926 – 3 December 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Born in Hunslet,
Holmes played as an amateur for Wolverhampton Wanderers, He played non-league football with Morecambe, before scoring 16 goals in 21 league games for Blackburn Rovers. After another spell at Morecambe, he signed for Bradford City in September 1953, leaving the club in June 1954 to play for Southport. During his time with Bradford City he made 22 appearances in the Football League, scoring five goals. He also made two appearances for them in the FA Cup.
He was a squad member at the 1952 Olympics,
He died on 3 December 2020, at the age of 94.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Holmes?
English professional footballer (1926-2020)
When was Bill Holmes born?
Bill Holmes was born on 29 October 1926 in Hunslet.
When did Bill Holmes die?
Bill Holmes died on 3 December 2020.
What was Bill Holmes's occupation?
Bill Holmes was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Holmes?
Bill Holmes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Holmes (footballer, born 1926)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Holmes. https://biography.guide/bill-holmes-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-holmes-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-holmes-association-football-player/.
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