About William Allsop
Lived 1912 – 1997 (aged 85). William Allsop was a British association football player.
William Henry Allsop (29 January 1912 – 24 April 1997) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Bolton Wanderers, Port Vale and Halifax Town in the 1930s and 1940s.
Career Allsop played for Ripley Town and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale as an amateur in June 1931. He signed as a professional in August 1931 and made his debut on 16 January 1932, in a 2–0 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
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1931–32 Second Division
1932–33 Second Division
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1934–35 Third Division North
1935–36 Third Division North
1936–37 Third Division North
1937–38 Third Division North
1938–39 Third Division North
1939–40
1945–46
1946–47 Third Division North
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Who was William Allsop?
Footballer (1912-1997)
When was William Allsop born?
William Allsop was born on 29 January 1912 in Ripley.
When did William Allsop die?
William Allsop died on 24 April 1997 in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
What was William Allsop's occupation?
William Allsop was an association football player.
What nationality was William Allsop?
William Allsop was British.
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