About William Devlin
Lived 1899 – 1972 (aged 72). William Devlin was a British association football player.
Personal life Devlin's brother Tom was also a footballer.
Career statistics
Honours Cowdenbeath
Scottish League Second Division second-place promotion: 1923–24
Individual
Scottish League First Division top scorer (2): 1924–25, 1925–26 Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Devlin?
Scottish footballer (1899-?)
When was William Devlin born?
William Devlin was born on 30 July 1899 in Bellshill.
When did William Devlin die?
William Devlin died on 23 July 1972 in Glasgow.
What was William Devlin's occupation?
William Devlin was an association football player.
What nationality was William Devlin?
William Devlin was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Devlin (footballer, born 1899)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Devlin. https://biography.guide/william-devlin-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Devlin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-devlin-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Devlin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-devlin-association-football-player/.
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