About Billy Edwards
Lived 1896 – 1952 (aged 55–56). Billy Edwards was an association football player.
Personal life Prior to his service in the First World War, Edwards worked as a motor driver. In July 1915, nearly a year after the outbreak of the First World War, Edwards enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps as an air mechanic 1st class. He was later promoted to the rank of leading aircraftman. Second Division 1 0 0 0
1 0 1923–24 Birmingham Combination 15 12 0 0 2 1 17 13 1928–29
16 10 2 1 2 1 20 12 1929–30 6 2 0 0 1 0 7 2 1930–31 5 0 4 0 0 0 9 0 1931–32 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
43 24 6 1 5 2 54 27
80 27 8 1 5 2 93 30
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Edwards?
association football player (1896-1952)
When was Billy Edwards born?
Billy Edwards was born in 1896 in Aston.
When did Billy Edwards die?
Billy Edwards died on 4 June 1952 in Hereford.
What was Billy Edwards's occupation?
Billy Edwards was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Edwards (footballer, born 1895)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Edwards. https://biography.guide/billy-edwards-association-football-player/
MLA: "Billy Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-edwards-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Edwards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-edwards-association-football-player/.
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