Bill Salisbury
Scottish footballer
About Bill Salisbury
Lived 1899 – 1965 (aged 65). Bill Salisbury was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Salisbury (23 February 1899 – 5 January 1965) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left for Partick Thistle (where he spent a decade, winning the Scottish Cup in 1921), in England with Liverpool (where he played for a season) and spells with Bangor and Distillery in Northern Ireland plus Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland.
His grandson Gordon Smith was also a footballer (he played for St Johnstone, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Salisbury?
Scottish footballer (1899-1965)
When was Bill Salisbury born?
Bill Salisbury was born on 23 February 1899 in Govan.
When did Bill Salisbury die?
Bill Salisbury died on 5 January 1965 in Glasgow.
What was Bill Salisbury's occupation?
Bill Salisbury was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Bill Salisbury?
Bill Salisbury was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Salisbury (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Salisbury. https://biography.guide/bill-salisbury/
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