About Sid Bishop
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 86). Sid Bishop was a British association football player.
Sidney Harold Richard Bishop (8 April 1934 – 22 April 2020) was an English footballer who played as a defender, mainly for Leyton Orient. He is considered one of the best defenders in the history of the East London club.
Career Leyton Orient Born in Tooting, Bishop joined Orient's groundstaff in June 1952, having played for the club's nursery side Chase of Chertsey, and turned professional as a player six months later. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw at home to Swindon Town on 27 February 1954.
During Orient's only season in the top flight, Bishop played 39 matches, and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win over Liverpool on 2 May 1963, his last goal for the club.
With Hastings narrowly failing to achieve promotion in 1965–66, Bishop moved to Guildford City, again as player-manager.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sid Bishop?
English footballer (1934-2020)
When was Sid Bishop born?
Sid Bishop was born on 8 April 1934 in Tooting.
When did Sid Bishop die?
Sid Bishop died on 22 April 2020 in Harlow.
What was Sid Bishop's occupation?
Sid Bishop was an association football player.
What nationality was Sid Bishop?
Sid Bishop was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sid Bishop (footballer, born 1934)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sid Bishop. https://biography.guide/sid-bishop/
MLA: "Sid Bishop." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sid-bishop/.
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