About William Ollis
Lived 1871 – 1940 (aged 68). William Ollis was a British association football player.
William Ollis (12 August 1871 – May 1940) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. Born in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, Ollis played 121 games in the Football Alliance and the Football League for Small Heath. He was part of the team which won the inaugural Second Division championship in 1892–93 and gained promotion to the First Division via the Test Match system the following season. He also played for Warwick County and Hereford Thistle. He died in Birmingham at the age of 68.
Honours Small Heath Football League Second Division: 1892–93 Second Division: runners-up 1893–94
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Who was William Ollis?
English footballer (1871-1940)
When was William Ollis born?
William Ollis was born on 12 August 1871 in Bordesley Green.
When did William Ollis die?
William Ollis died on 1 May 1940 in Birmingham.
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William Ollis was an association football player.
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William Ollis was British.
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