About William Siddons
Lived 1864 – 1893 (aged 28–29). William Siddons was a British association football player.
William Henry Siddons (Quarter 3 1864 – 1893) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Darwen and Walsall Town Swifts. He had also been a regular with Birmingham St George's. He died of congestion of the kidneys on 4 February 1893, aged just 29, having played for Redditch F.C. against Stourbridge F.C. the month before.
Early career
The earliest reference to Siddons playing football is from 1877, when he was turning out for Holte Wanderers against Walsall Alma.
By 1884, Siddons had signed for Aston Villa. In 1885, he signed for Birmingham Excelsior, and left for Birmingham St George's in 1888, and, in 1891, after the Dragons' funding was cut, Siddons headed North to Bolton Wanderers and played in Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Siddons?
Footballer (1864-1893)
When was William Siddons born?
William Siddons was born in 1864 in West Bromwich.
When did William Siddons die?
William Siddons died in 1893.
What was William Siddons's occupation?
William Siddons was an association football player.
What nationality was William Siddons?
William Siddons was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Siddons. https://biography.guide/william-siddons/
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