About Will Devey
Lived 1865 – 1935 (aged 70). Will Devey was a British association football player.
William Devey (12 April 1865 – 10 June 1935) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward for Small Heath (renamed from Small Heath Aliiance in 1888) in the Football Alliance and for a variety of Midlands clubs in the Football League and outside it.
Football career He was Small Heath Alliance's leading scorer for their first two seasons in the Football Alliance (1889–90 and 1890–91) before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers where he became their leading scorer in the next Football League season.
Professional Baseball
In 1890 Devey played professional baseball for Aston Villa in the National League of Baseball of Great Britain.
Family He was one of five brothers who all played professional football, Ted and Will for Small Heath and Jack, Harry and Bob for Aston Villa. Another brother, Abel, was a cricketer with Staffordshire. Honours Aston Villa National League of Baseball: 1890
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Will Devey?
Footballer (1865-1935)
When was Will Devey born?
Will Devey was born on 12 April 1865 in Birmingham.
When did Will Devey die?
Will Devey died on 10 June 1935 in Birmingham.
What was Will Devey's occupation?
Will Devey was an association football player.
What nationality was Will Devey?
Will Devey was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Will Devey. https://biography.guide/will-devey/
MLA: "Will Devey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/will-devey/.
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