About Billy Herbert
Lived 1888 – 1928 (aged 39–40). Billy Herbert was a British association football player.
William Edward Herbert (12 August 1888 – 30 September 1928) was an English footballer who played for Bolton Wanderers, Glossop, Stoke and Wigan Borough.
Career Herbert was born in Canning Town and began his career with Walthamstow Grange, Barnet Alston and an unsuccessful spell at Woolwich Arsenal before joining Second Division side Glossop North End in 1910. He played 18 times for Glossop scoring three goals and after a short spell with Gravesend United he joined Southern League side Stoke in December 1912.
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Who was Billy Herbert?
English footballer (1888-1928)
When was Billy Herbert born?
Billy Herbert was born in 1888 in Canning Town.
When did Billy Herbert die?
Billy Herbert died in 1928 in London.
What was Billy Herbert's occupation?
Billy Herbert was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Herbert?
Billy Herbert was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Herbert. https://biography.guide/billy-herbert/
MLA: "Billy Herbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-herbert/.
Chicago: "Billy Herbert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-herbert/.
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