Wilf Copping
English footballer and manager
About Wilf Copping
Lived 1909 – 1980 (aged 70). Wilf Copping was a British association football player and association football coach.
Wilfred Copping (17 August 1909 – June 1980) was an English football player who played for Leeds United, Arsenal and the England national team.
Career Leeds United
Copping was born in Middlecliffe, Barnsley, Yorkshire, but was rejected by his local team Barnsley, and worked for a time in the pits while playing for Middlecliffe Rovers. He eventually joined Leeds United in 1929, and made his debut at the start of the 1930-31 season, soon becoming a regular in the Leeds half-back line.
In 1998, the Football League, as part of its centenary season celebrations, included Copping on its list of 100 League Legends. Football League First Division: 1934–35, 1937–38 FA Cup: 1935–36 FA Charity Shield: 1934, 1938
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilf Copping?
English footballer and manager (1909-1980)
When was Wilf Copping born?
Wilf Copping was born on 17 August 1909 in Barnsley.
When did Wilf Copping die?
Wilf Copping died on 1 June 1980 in Southend-on-Sea.
What was Wilf Copping's occupation?
Wilf Copping was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Wilf Copping?
Wilf Copping was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilf Copping. https://biography.guide/wilf-copping/
MLA: "Wilf Copping." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilf-copping/.
Chicago: "Wilf Copping." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wilf-copping/.
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