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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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
· DBpedia: Billy Cotton (footballer, born 1894)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Cotton. https://biography.guide/billy-cotton/
MLA: "Billy Cotton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-cotton/.
Chicago: "Billy Cotton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-cotton/.
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