About Billy McConnell
Lived 1901 – 1973 (aged 72). Billy McConnell was a British association football player and cricketer.
William Henry McConnell (2 September 1901 – 1974), sometimes known as Pat McConnell, was an Irish professional footballer who made over 140 appearances in the Football League for Reading and was capped by Ireland at international level. He later served as a Football League linesman and played cricket for Berkshire.
Personal life Born in Corbolis, County Louth, Ireland, McConnell moved to Slough, England at the age of four.
Honours Reading Football League Third Division South: 1925–26
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Billy McConnell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Billy McConnell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy McConnell?
Irish footballer and cricketer (1901-1973)
When was Billy McConnell born?
Billy McConnell was born on 2 September 1901 in Corbolis.
When did Billy McConnell die?
Billy McConnell died on 30 November 1973 in Slough.
What was Billy McConnell's occupation?
Billy McConnell was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Billy McConnell?
Billy McConnell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy McConnell (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy McConnell. https://biography.guide/billy-mcconnell-association-football-player/
MLA: "Billy McConnell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-mcconnell-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Billy McConnell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-mcconnell-association-football-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC