About Billy Taylor
Lived 1896 – 1986 (aged 89–90). Billy Taylor was a British association football player and cricketer.
William Taylor (1896–1986) was an English football and cricket player.
Football career He played for Durham City, Crook Town and Norwich City before playing First Division football for Sheffield Wednesday from 1919 to 1922.
He moved to Doncaster Rovers in the Midland League for the 1922–23 season, scoring 11 goals in his 37 appearances as Doncaster ended the season as league runners up.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Taylor?
English footballer and cricketer (1896-1986)
When was Billy Taylor born?
Billy Taylor was born in 1896 in Crook.
When did Billy Taylor die?
Billy Taylor died in 1986.
What was Billy Taylor's occupation?
Billy Taylor was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Billy Taylor?
Billy Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Taylor (footballer, born 1896)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Taylor. https://biography.guide/billy-taylor-association-football-player-1896/
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