About Bill Walsh
Lived 1923 – 2014 (aged 90). Bill Walsh was a British association football player.
William Walsh (4 December 1923 – 28 July 2014), known as Bill or Billy Walsh, was an English footballer who made 145 appearances in the Football League playing as a centre half for Sunderland, Northampton Town and Darlington.
Walsh began his career in non-league football with Horden Colliery Welfare, Overall, he went on to make 98 First Division appearances and scored one goal for the club in a career spanning from 1946 to 1953. He spent one season each with Northampton Town and Darlington, Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Walsh?
English footballer (1923-2014)
When was Bill Walsh born?
Bill Walsh was born on 4 December 1923 in Horden.
When did Bill Walsh die?
Bill Walsh died on 28 July 2014 in Gold Coast.
What was Bill Walsh's occupation?
Bill Walsh was an association football player.
What nationality was Bill Walsh?
Bill Walsh was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Walsh (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Walsh. https://biography.guide/bill-walsh-association-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Walsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-walsh-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Walsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-walsh-association-football-player/.
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