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Billy Cotton

1894 – 1971

Association football player

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About Billy Cotton

Lived 1894 – 1971 (aged 76–77). Billy Cotton was an association football player.

William Charles Cotton (10 April 1894 – 1971) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Career Cotton scored a hat-trick for Wrexham in a 5–1 victory over Port Vale in an FA Cup qualification game on 1 December 1923.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1971
Also known as
William Charles Cotton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Billy Cotton?

association football player (1894-1971)

When was Billy Cotton born?

Billy Cotton was born on 10 April 1894 in Liverpool.

When did Billy Cotton die?

Billy Cotton died in 1971.

What was Billy Cotton's occupation?

Billy Cotton was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Billy Cotton

· Wikidata: Q28648773

· DBpedia: Billy Cotton (footballer, born 1894)

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