About William Thomas Drain
Lived 1905 – 1984 (aged 78–79). William Thomas Drain was an association football player.
William Drain (born 11 May 1905, Bradford) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-half in Scotland, England and Australia for Celtic F.C. Bradford City Railways S.C, Victoria Park S.C, South Perth United Veterans League retiring to be a referee in the Western Australian Soccer Association. William also represented Bunbury on a number of occasions and was Captain of the Scotland v England Charity Cup.
Victoria Park S.C was a dominant force in the League during the 1930’s. Winning either the league or associated cups.
His father Thomas Drain was also a professional football player who played for clubs in England and Scotland.
Williams Grandson Ross Greer was also a professional football player who played for clubs in Australia China and England.
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Who was William Thomas Drain?
Scottish footballer
When was William Thomas Drain born?
William Thomas Drain was born on 11 May 1905.
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William Thomas Drain died in 1984.
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William Thomas Drain was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Thomas Drain. https://biography.guide/william-thomas-drain/
MLA: "William Thomas Drain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-thomas-drain/.
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