About Billy Neil
Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 75). Billy Neil was a British association football player.
William Neil (22 May 1939 – 22 September 2014) was a Scottish footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Neil, who played as a centre half, played in the Scottish Football League for Airdrieonians and Queen's Park between 1956 and 1972. Neil holds the record for the player with the most amateur caps. He died on 22 September 2014, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Neil?
Scottish footballer (1939-2014)
When was Billy Neil born?
Billy Neil was born on 22 May 1939 in Airdrie.
When did Billy Neil die?
Billy Neil died on 22 September 2014 in Edinburgh.
What was Billy Neil's occupation?
Billy Neil was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Neil?
Billy Neil was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Neil (footballer, born 1939)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Neil. https://biography.guide/billy-neil/
MLA: "Billy Neil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-neil/.
Chicago: "Billy Neil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-neil/.
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