About William Newton
Lived 1900 – 1965. William Newton was a British association football player.
William Griffiths Newton (1900 – 3 May 1965) was an English footballer who played at left-back for Port Vale, Congleton Town, and Oswestry Town.
Career Newton played for Red Street P.S.A. before joining Port Vale as an amateur in March 1922, signing professional forms in June 1923. His only Second Division appearance was in a 2–1 win at Crystal Palace on 25 August 1923.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Newton?
Footballer (1900-1965)
When was William Newton born?
William Newton was born in 1900 in Crewe.
When did William Newton die?
William Newton died on 3 May 1965 in Nantwich.
What was William Newton's occupation?
William Newton was an association football player.
What nationality was William Newton?
William Newton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Newton (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Newton. https://biography.guide/william-newton/
MLA: "William Newton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-newton/.
Chicago: "William Newton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-newton/.
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