About Billy Williams
Lived 1905 – 1994 (aged 88). Billy Williams was a British association football player.
William Dennis Williams (27 September 1905 – 8 March 1994) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Born in Leytonstone, he became the youngest ever professional at 15 years of age, when in 1921 he signed for West Ham United from Fairbairn House. On 6 May 1922 (making an appearance against Blackpool) at aged 16 years and 221 days, he became West Ham's youngest ever player; a record he held until Reece Oxford made his debut 23 days younger in 2015. The forward made 44 appearances in all competitions and scored nine goals for West Ham before joining Chelsea in 1927. He played only one season for Chelsea, playing only two games without scoring.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Williams?
footballer, born 1905
When was Billy Williams born?
Billy Williams was born on 27 September 1905 in Leytonstone.
When did Billy Williams die?
Billy Williams died on 8 March 1994.
What was Billy Williams's occupation?
Billy Williams was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Williams?
Billy Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Williams (footballer, born 1905)
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