About Billy Jennings
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 75). Billy Jennings was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Jennings (25 February 1893 – 1968) was a Welsh footballer best known for playing for Bolton Wanderers, for whom he made over 250 appearances in The Football League. He played for Bolton in the 1923 and 1926 FA Cup Finals. He also played 11 times for the Welsh national team and later had a two-year spell in charge of Cardiff City.
Honours Bolton Wanderers FA Cup: 1922–23,
Personal life Jennings served as a corporal in the Royal Air Force during the First World War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Jennings?
Welsh footballer (1893-1968)
When was Billy Jennings born?
Billy Jennings was born on 25 February 1893 in Barry.
When did Billy Jennings die?
Billy Jennings died on 12 November 1968 in Penarth.
What was Billy Jennings's occupation?
Billy Jennings was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Billy Jennings?
Billy Jennings was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Jennings (Welsh footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Jennings. https://biography.guide/billy-jennings-association-football-player/
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