About William A Wade
Lived 1901 – 1958 (aged 57). William A Wade was a British association football player.
William Alexander Wade (22 March 1901 – 23 August 1958) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Preston North End, West Ham United and Wigan Borough. He played as an inside right.
He began the 1931–32 season with Wigan Borough. After twelve matches, the club folded and its results were expunged from official records. Wade had played in eight of those twelve, including their last ever league game, a 5–0 defeat at Wrexham on 24 October 1931. Together with Wigan teammates Alf Oakes and Tommy Moon, Wade signed for non-league Frickley Colliery. He had a brief stint with Nelson before retiring.
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Who was William A Wade?
footballer (1901-1958)
When was William A Wade born?
William A Wade was born on 22 March 1901 in Jarrow.
When did William A Wade die?
William A Wade died on 23 August 1958.
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William A Wade was an association football player.
What nationality was William A Wade?
William A Wade was British.
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· DBpedia: Bill Wade (footballer)
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