Billy Campbell
Scottish Footballer (born 1920)
About Billy Campbell
Lived 1920 – 1994 (aged 73–74). Billy Campbell was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Bowie Campbell (26 July 1920 – 1994) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half.
At senior club level he played solely for Morton, his hometown team, but was forced to retire due to ill health in January 1949, only eight months after he took part in the 1948 Scottish Cup Final, lost to Rangers after a replay.
Campbell represented Scotland five times (missing out on a sixth cap when his only pair of boots broke just prior to a match against France in Paris); he also featured in five unofficial wartime internationals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Campbell?
Scottish Footballer (born 1920)
When was Billy Campbell born?
Billy Campbell was born on 26 July 1920 in Greenock.
When did Billy Campbell die?
Billy Campbell died in 1994 in Greenock.
What was Billy Campbell's occupation?
Billy Campbell was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Billy Campbell?
Billy Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Campbell. https://biography.guide/billy-campbell-association-football-player/
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