About Billy Green
Lived 1882 – 1951 (aged 68–69). Billy Green was a British association football player.
William John Green (13 January 1881 – 31 January 1951) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Born in Gravesend, Kent, Green began his career in non-league football with Gravesend United and Brentford before being signed by Second Division side Burnley in 1903. In five seasons with the Clarets he played 147 league games before transferring to Bradford Park Avenue at the beginning of the 1908–09 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Green?
English footballer (1882-1951)
When was Billy Green born?
Billy Green was born in 1882 in Gravesend.
When did Billy Green die?
Billy Green died on 31 January 1951 in Gravesend.
What was Billy Green's occupation?
Billy Green was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Green?
Billy Green was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Green (footballer, born 1881)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Green. https://biography.guide/billy-green-association-football-player-1882/
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