About Billy Day
Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 81). Billy Day was a British association football player.
William Day (27 December 1936 – 21 January 2018) was an English footballer who played for Middlesbrough and Newcastle United. He was part of the Boro attack which included Brian Clough and Alan Peacock. Whilst undertaking his national service in Germany, the club used to fly him home of the morning of match days and back again after matches. As an outside right, he wasn't a prolific goalscorer but he created many goals for his teammates.
Following his retirement, Day became a bookmaker and could be seen at racecourses in the north of England. He died in Middlesbrough on 21 January 2018, at the age of 81.
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Who was Billy Day?
English footballer (1936-2018)
When was Billy Day born?
Billy Day was born on 27 December 1936 in Middlesbrough.
When did Billy Day die?
Billy Day died on 21 January 2018 in Middlesbrough.
What was Billy Day's occupation?
Billy Day was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Day?
Billy Day was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Day. https://biography.guide/billy-day/
MLA: "Billy Day." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-day/.
Chicago: "Billy Day." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-day/.
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