Billy Beer
Footballer, football manager
About Billy Beer
Lived 1879 – 1941 (aged 62). Billy Beer was a British association football player and association football coach.
William John Beer (4 January 1879 21 June 1958) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half for Sheffield United and Small Heath (renamed Birmingham in 1905).
Playing career He made over 100 appearances for Sheffield United and scored the third goal in their 4–1 defeat of Derby County in the 1899 FA Cup Final. Beer moved to Small Heath in January 1902 and the following season helped them to promotion back to the First Division. Later in his Birmingham career, he played some games at centre-forward, which combined with his prowess at penalty-taking made him the club's joint leading scorer in the 1908–09 season.
Later career He retired from football at the end of the next season, and emigrated to Australia where he became a sheep-farmer.
Returning to England in 1920, he became Birmingham's manager in 1923, taking charge of the team for four years in the First Division.
He was also a talented musician.
Honours Sheffield United FA Cup winners 1899. First Division runners up 1900
Small Heath Second Division promotion 1903
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Who was Billy Beer?
footballer, football manager (1879-1941)
When was Billy Beer born?
Billy Beer was born on 4 January 1879 in Poolsbrook.
When did Billy Beer die?
Billy Beer died on 1 March 1941.
What was Billy Beer's occupation?
Billy Beer was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Billy Beer?
Billy Beer was British.
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