About Bill Winstanley
Lived 1911 – 1985 (aged 73–74). Bill Winstanley was a British association football player.
William Ira Winstanley (26 October 1911 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Career Winstanley was born in Prestwich and played for Cheshire League side Altrincham before earning a move to Stoke City in 1935. He made an instant impression on new manager Bob McGrory he played 31 matches in 1935–36 and then 21 in 1936–37. He suffered a broken leg on Christmas Day in 1936 playing against Chelsea and he missed more than a year playing once in 1938–39. He was never able to force his way back into the first team and once World War II commenced he returned to Manchester and played for Trafford Park.
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Who was Bill Winstanley?
English footballer (1911-1985)
When was Bill Winstanley born?
Bill Winstanley was born on 26 October 1911 in Prestwich.
When did Bill Winstanley die?
Bill Winstanley died in 1985.
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Bill Winstanley was an association football player.
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Bill Winstanley was British.
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