About Billy Ritchie
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 79). Billy Ritchie was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Ritchie (11 September 1936 – 10 March 2016) was a Scottish professional footballer who was best known for his time with Rangers.
Ritchie started his career at local side Bathgate Thistle before moving to Rangers in 1955. He played both legs of Rangers 1961 European Cup Winners' Cup Final defeat to Fiorentina.
He left Rangers in 1967 and joined Partick Thistle. Ritchie died on 10 March 2016, aged 79.
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Who was Billy Ritchie?
Scottish footballer (1936-2016)
When was Billy Ritchie born?
Billy Ritchie was born on 11 September 1936 in Newtongrange.
When did Billy Ritchie die?
Billy Ritchie died on 11 March 2016.
What was Billy Ritchie's occupation?
Billy Ritchie was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Billy Ritchie?
Billy Ritchie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Ritchie. https://biography.guide/billy-ritchie-association-football-player/
MLA: "Billy Ritchie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-ritchie-association-football-player/.
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