About Billy Best
Born 1942. Billy Best is a British association football player.
William James Blaikley Best (born 7 September 1942) is a former professional footballer who played football for Northampton Town and Southend United as a forward/winger. During his second spell with Northampton, he mainly performed in midfield and finally defence, as a centre back playing alongside the centre-half.
After retiring from football, Best worked as a painter before becoming a salesman. He was inducted into Northampton's hall of fame in 2006.
Honours
Northampton Town
Player of the Season: 1974-75; 1976-77
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Who is Billy Best?
English footballer (born 1942)
When was Billy Best born?
Billy Best was born on 7 September 1942 in Glasgow.
What is Billy Best's occupation?
Billy Best is an association football player.
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Billy Best is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Best. https://biography.guide/billy-best/
MLA: "Billy Best." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-best/.
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