About William Hopewell
Lived 1864 – 1928 (aged 63–64). William Hopewell was a British association football player.
William Turtle Hopewell (1867-1928) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Derby County.
William Hopewell' first club was Long Eaton Rangers. Hopewell signed in 1886, two years before Rangers became a League The Combination club. The following year (1887) Hopewell moved to Lincolnshire club, Grimsby Town. In season 1887–88 Grimsby Town were still a non–League club but they did reach the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.
William Hopewell moved back to Derbyshire when he signed for Derby County in September 1888. Hopewell made his club and League debut, playing at centre–half, on 13 October 1888, at Thorneyholme Road, the home of Accrington. The home team won 6–2. William Hopewell played in five of the 22 League matches played by Derby County in season 1888–89.
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Who was William Hopewell?
English footballer (1864-1928)
When was William Hopewell born?
William Hopewell was born in 1864 in Derby.
When did William Hopewell die?
William Hopewell died in 1928.
What was William Hopewell's occupation?
William Hopewell was an association football player.
What nationality was William Hopewell?
William Hopewell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hopewell. https://biography.guide/william-hopewell/
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