About William Holmes
Lived 1889 – 1933 (aged 43–44). William Holmes was a British association football player.
Career Steel was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played amateur football with Leek Alexandra before joining Stoke in 1912. He in nine matches and scored four goals for Stoke in two seasons before leaving in 1914 for Welsh club Mid Rhondda.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Holmes?
British footballer (1889-1933)
When was William Holmes born?
William Holmes was born in 1889 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
When did William Holmes die?
William Holmes died in 1933 in Wales.
What was William Holmes's occupation?
William Holmes was an association football player.
What nationality was William Holmes?
William Holmes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Holmes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Holmes. https://biography.guide/william-holmes-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-holmes-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-holmes-association-football-player/.
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