About Billy Griffiths
Lived 1876 – 1946 (aged 70). Billy Griffiths was a British association football player.
Billy Griffiths (16 April 1876 – 26 October 1946) was an English footballer who played as a centre half-back. He joined Newton Heath in February 1899 as a replacement for James McNaught. In the 1903-04 season, he scored 11 goals, becoming joint leading scorer from centre half-back. However, he soon lost his place to Charlie Roberts. Griffiths left Newton Heath, which had been renamed Manchester United in 1902, for Atherton Church House in June 1905, after scoring 30 goals in 175 appearances for United.
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Who was Billy Griffiths?
English footballer (1876-1946)
When was Billy Griffiths born?
Billy Griffiths was born on 16 April 1876 in Manchester.
When did Billy Griffiths die?
Billy Griffiths died on 26 October 1946.
What was Billy Griffiths's occupation?
Billy Griffiths was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Griffiths?
Billy Griffiths was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Griffiths (footballer, born 1876)
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