About Billy Richards
Lived 1874 – 1926 (aged 51). Billy Richards was a British association football player.
William Richards (6 October 1874 – 12 February 1926) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward.
He played in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion and Newton Heath.
Biography Richards was born in West Bromwich and turned professional with West Bromwich Albion in July 1894. He scored on his debut to help Albion beat Wolves 5–1 in September 1894. Richards picked up a runners-up medal in the 1895 FA Cup Final and was the club's top scorer in the 1895–96 and 1898–99 seasons. He was transferred to Newton Heath in April 1901 for a £40 fee and the following year moved to Stourbridge on a free transfer. In September 1904 he joined Halesowen Town, where he ended his playing career, retiring in April 1907. He died in West Bromwich in 1926.
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Who was Billy Richards?
English footballer (1874-1926)
When was Billy Richards born?
Billy Richards was born on 6 October 1874 in West Bromwich.
When did Billy Richards die?
Billy Richards died on 12 February 1926 in West Bromwich.
What was Billy Richards's occupation?
Billy Richards was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Richards?
Billy Richards was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Richards (footballer, born 1874)
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