About David Willis
Lived 1881 – 1949 (aged 67). David Willis was a British association football player.
Personal life Willis served as a private in the Royal Army Service Corps during the First World War.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Sunderland 1902–03 First Division 1 0 0 0
1 0
1904–05 First Division 5 0 0 0
5 0 1905–06 First Division 29 2 4 0
33 2 1906–07 First Division 13 0 0 0
13 0
48 2 4 0
52 2
1907–08 0 22 1 1909–10 FA Cup: 1909–10 FA Charity Shield: 1909
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Willis?
English footballer (1881-1949)
When was David Willis born?
David Willis was born on 1 July 1881 in Byker.
When did David Willis die?
David Willis died on 26 May 1949.
What was David Willis's occupation?
David Willis was an association football player.
What nationality was David Willis?
David Willis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Willis (English footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Willis. https://biography.guide/david-willis-association-football-player/
MLA: "David Willis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-willis-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "David Willis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-willis-association-football-player/.
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