About Billy Cairns
Lived 1912 – 1988 (aged 75–76). Billy Cairns was a British association football player.
William Hart Cairns (7 October 1914 – 25 May 1988) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward.
Cairns started his career with non-league Stargate Rovers before signing for Newcastle United in 1934. He scored a total of 53 goals in 90 league and cup appearances for Newcastle before the outbreak of World War II. Cairns signed for Gateshead in 1944, appearing in the 1945–46 FA Cup. He scored 5 goals in 4 games during the competition before signing for Grimsby Town prior to The Football League resuming in 1946–47. He played over 220 games for Grimsby before retiring in 1954.
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Who was Billy Cairns?
former professional footballer (1912-1988)
When was Billy Cairns born?
Billy Cairns was born on 7 October 1912 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Billy Cairns die?
Billy Cairns died in 1988.
What was Billy Cairns's occupation?
Billy Cairns was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Cairns?
Billy Cairns was British.
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