About Bill Murray
Lived 1901 – 1961 (aged 60). Bill Murray was a British association football player and association football coach.
Managerial career Murray having formerly played for Sunderland for 10 seasons, was appointed manager of the club on 24 March 1939 and went on to lead the side for 18 seasons, Murray's resignation in June 1957 came amid an inquiry at Sunderland into illegal payments to players.
Honours
Player Sunderland
Football League First Division (1): 1935–36 Durham Senior Cup (3): 1928–29, 1931–32, 1934–35
Cowdenbeath
Scottish League Second Division second-place promotion (1): 1923–24
Individual
Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Murray?
Scottish footballer (1901-1961)
When was Bill Murray born?
Bill Murray was born on 10 June 1901 in Aberdeen.
When did Bill Murray die?
Bill Murray died on 14 December 1961 in Bedford.
What was Bill Murray's occupation?
Bill Murray was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Bill Murray?
Bill Murray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Murray (footballer, born 1901)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Murray. https://biography.guide/bill-murray-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Murray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-murray-association-football-player/.
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