About Billy Bootle
Lived 1926 – 2012 (aged 86). Billy Bootle was a British association football player.
William Bootle (9 January 1926 – 10 August 2012) was a footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra. He also played for Wigan Athletic in the Lancashire Combination, scoring 31 goals in 76 league appearances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Bootle?
Footballer (1926-2012)
When was Billy Bootle born?
Billy Bootle was born on 9 January 1926 in Ashton-under-Lyne.
When did Billy Bootle die?
Billy Bootle died on 10 August 2012 in Urmston.
What was Billy Bootle's occupation?
Billy Bootle was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Bootle?
Billy Bootle was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Bootle. https://biography.guide/billy-bootle/
MLA: "Billy Bootle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-bootle/.
Chicago: "Billy Bootle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-bootle/.
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