About William Stapley
Lived 1887 – 1964 (aged 76–77). William Stapley was an association football player.
William John Stapley (1887–1964) was an English footballer who played as a centre-half in the Football League for Glossop.
Stapley started his career at Dulwich Hamlet. He then moved to West Ham United but failed to make an appearance for the Southern League team.
He joined Second Division club Glossop in 1908, along with his brother Harry. He played 120 League games for the Derbyshire club, scoring one goal.
He appeared six times for England Amateurs. His brother Harry also played for England Amateurs, netting over 20 goals for the team.
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Who was William Stapley?
association football player (1887-1964)
When was William Stapley born?
William Stapley was born in 1887 in Southborough.
When did William Stapley die?
William Stapley died on 19 January 1964.
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William Stapley was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Stapley. https://biography.guide/william-stapley/
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