About William Holden
Born 1860. William Holden was a British association football player.
William Holden (born 1860) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers.
1888-1889 In late December 1888 Blackburn Rovers had a goalkeeping crisis so Rovers approached Darwen and borrowed William Holden. His only League game could not have been more difficult. He was in goal on 29 December 1888 as Rovers travelled to Deepdale, home of "The Invincibles", Preston North End. Holden played really well as reported by the journalists of the day and had a clean sheet at half-time. In the end, in a tight game Preston were the more dangerous team and their star forward, John Goodall got the only goal of the game. Holden returned to Darwen early in the New Year, 1889.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Holden?
Footballer (1860-?)
When was William Holden born?
William Holden was born in 1860 in Darwen.
What was William Holden's occupation?
William Holden was an association football player.
What nationality was William Holden?
William Holden was British.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: William Holden (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Holden. https://biography.guide/william-holden/
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