About Will Rigby
Lived 1906 – 1977 (aged 70–71). Will Rigby was an association football player.
William Rigby (4 September 1906 – 1977) was an English footballer who played as a winger for Wigan Borough, Stockport County and Rochdale. He also played non-league football for various other clubs, including the newly formed Peterborough United, where he had the distinction of being the first ever scorer for the club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Will Rigby?
English footballer (1906–1977)
When was Will Rigby born?
Will Rigby was born in 1906.
When did Will Rigby die?
Will Rigby died in 1977.
What was Will Rigby's occupation?
Will Rigby was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Will Rigby (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Will Rigby. https://biography.guide/will-rigby/
MLA: "Will Rigby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/will-rigby/.
Chicago: "Will Rigby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/will-rigby/.
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