About William Dickson
Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 79). William Dickson was a British association football player.
William Dickson, also known as Bill Dickson or Billy Dickson (15 March 1923 – 31 May 2002 Dickson also played in England for Chelsea, Arsenal and Mansfield Town, making a total of 170 appearances in the Football League for all four clubs. Dickson retired due to a shoulder injury in 1957, before returning briefly to play with first club Glenavon in January 1958.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Dickson?
Northern Irish footballer, born 1923
When was William Dickson born?
William Dickson was born on 15 March 1923 in Lurgan.
When did William Dickson die?
William Dickson died on 31 May 2002 in Lurgan.
What was William Dickson's occupation?
William Dickson was an association football player.
What nationality was William Dickson?
William Dickson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Dickson (footballer, born 1923)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Dickson. https://biography.guide/william-dickson-association-football-player-1923/
MLA: "William Dickson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-dickson-association-football-player-1923/.
Chicago: "William Dickson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-dickson-association-football-player-1923/.
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