About Bill Lansdowne
Born 1935. Bill Lansdowne is a British association football player.
William Thomas Michael Lansdowne (born 9 November 1935) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career Born in Shoreditch, Lansdowne attended Shoreditch Secondary School and played junior football with Loughton Town. He began his career in non-league football with Woodford Town, before making his professional debut in the Football League with West Ham United, making 57 league appearances for them between 1956 and 1963. After retiring as a player, Lansdowne joined the coaching staff at West Ham United.
Personal life His son Billy was also a professional footballer. His grandson, Billy Jr, played for Nybro IF, IFK Berga and Lindsdals IF, in the lower levels of Swedish football.
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Who is Bill Lansdowne?
English professional footballer (born 1935)
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Bill Lansdowne was born on 9 November 1935 in Shoreditch.
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Bill Lansdowne is an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Lansdowne. https://biography.guide/bill-lansdowne/
MLA: "Bill Lansdowne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-lansdowne/.
Chicago: "Bill Lansdowne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-lansdowne/.
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