About Billy Newman
Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75). Billy Newman was an Irish association football player.
William Newman (24 November 1946 – 12 October 2022) was an Irish footballer who played as a midfielder in the League of Ireland during the 1960s and 1970s.
Newman played for the amateur Bohemians alongside the likes of Billy Young and Tommy Kelly before turning professional and signing for Shelbourne.
While at Shelbourne, he made his solitary appearance for the Republic of Ireland national team on 27 May 1969 in a 2–0 defeat to Denmark in place of Johnny Giles. Newman was also briefly player-manager of Tonbridge in 1971, replacing fellow Irishman Joe Carolan in the role.
Newman died on 12 October 2022, at the age of 75.
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Who was Billy Newman?
Irish footballer
When was Billy Newman born?
Billy Newman was born on 24 November 1946 in Dublin.
When did Billy Newman die?
Billy Newman died on 12 October 2022 in Donegal.
What was Billy Newman's occupation?
Billy Newman was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Newman?
Billy Newman was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Newman. https://biography.guide/billy-newman/
MLA: "Billy Newman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-newman/.
Chicago: "Billy Newman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-newman/.
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