About Billy Kettle
Lived 1898 – 1980 (aged 82). Billy Kettle was an association football player.
William Walderham Kettle (10 September 1898 – 12 October 1980) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside left in the Football League for Wigan Borough, Southend United, Southport and Grimsby Town. He was an English Schools' international.
Personal life Two days prior to his 18th birthday in September 1916, Kettle enlisted as a private in the Durham Light Infantry. He was wounded and lost a toe during the course of his service in the First World War. Third Division North 18 1 4 0 2 0 24 1
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Who was Billy Kettle?
association football player (1898-1980)
When was Billy Kettle born?
Billy Kettle was born on 10 September 1898 in South Shields.
When did Billy Kettle die?
Billy Kettle died on 12 October 1980 in Acomb.
What was Billy Kettle's occupation?
Billy Kettle was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Kettle. https://biography.guide/billy-kettle/
MLA: "Billy Kettle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-kettle/.
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