About Billy Bridgeman
Lived 1884 – 1947 (aged 62–63). Billy Bridgeman was a British association football player.
William Bridgeman (12 December 1882 – 1947) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Bridgeman was born in Bromley-by-Bow in 1882. He signed for West Ham United in 1903 making his debut in a 4–1 home defeat to Bristol Rovers on 10 October.
Joining West Ham from local side, Adam and Eve FC, Bridgeman scored West Ham's first ever goal at Upton Park in a 3–0 win against Millwall in September 1904. Folklore has it that he scored all three goals in this game although some references show one of the goals being scored by another player, Jack Flynn.
Bridgeman left West Ham in 1906 to join Chelsea, helping them gain promotion to the First Division in 1912. After 159 games with Chelsea he moved to Southend United, where he ended his footballing career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Bridgeman?
English footballer (1884-1947)
When was Billy Bridgeman born?
Billy Bridgeman was born on 12 December 1884 in Bromley.
When did Billy Bridgeman die?
Billy Bridgeman died in 1947 in Essex.
What was Billy Bridgeman's occupation?
Billy Bridgeman was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Bridgeman?
Billy Bridgeman was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Bridgeman. https://biography.guide/billy-bridgeman/
MLA: "Billy Bridgeman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-bridgeman/.
Chicago: "Billy Bridgeman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-bridgeman/.
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