About Billy Shergold
Lived 1923 – 1968 (aged 45). Billy Shergold was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Richard Shergold (22 January 1923 – 21 July 1968) was a Welsh professional footballer, born in Slade Street, Newport, where his Grandfather moved for work from Wiltshire in 1886, a mere quarter-of-a-mile from Somerton Park, home of his future team Newport County. An inside-forward, he joined Newport County in 1947 from Bishop Auckland. He went on to make 273 Football League appearances for Newport County scoring 48 goals, at the time Newport County were playing in Division 4 (North) He is the 7th longest serving member of Newport County. In 1956 he joined Weymouth with 104 appearances and 37 goals in two years.
On 29 Mar 1947 Billy Shergold played for Wales against England in a friendly in Newport. England won the match 2–1.
On Monday 8 May 1967 a testimonial match took place at Newport County, for the Billy Shergold Testimonial Fund.
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Who was Billy Shergold?
Welsh footballer (1923-1968)
When was Billy Shergold born?
Billy Shergold was born on 22 January 1923 in Newport.
When did Billy Shergold die?
Billy Shergold died on 21 July 1968.
What was Billy Shergold's occupation?
Billy Shergold was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Billy Shergold?
Billy Shergold was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Shergold. https://biography.guide/billy-shergold/
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