About Bill Taylor
Lived 1886 – 1966 (aged 79–80). Bill Taylor was a British association football player.
William Taylor (1886 – 7 May 1966) was an English footballer who played as a half-back for Southwell, Mansfield Mechanics, Notts County, Shirebrook, Burnley, Oldham Athletic, and Newark Town.
Career Taylor played for Southwell, Mansfield Mechanics, Notts County, Shirebrook, and Burnley. He played one game as a guest for Port Vale during World War II, in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester United in a Lancashire regional Section, Subsidiary Tournament match at the Old Recreation Ground on 13 April 1918. He later played for Oldham Athletic, and Newark Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Taylor?
English football wing half active 1920s
When was Bill Taylor born?
Bill Taylor was born in 1886 in Southwell.
When did Bill Taylor die?
Bill Taylor died on 17 May 1966 in Southwell.
What was Bill Taylor's occupation?
Bill Taylor was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Taylor?
Bill Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Taylor (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Taylor. https://biography.guide/bill-taylor-association-football-player-1886/
MLA: "Bill Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-taylor-association-football-player-1886/.
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