| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Lee | ||
| Date of birth | 12 August 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 November 1934 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Walsall, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| West Bromwich Baptists | |||
| West Bromwich Standard | |||
| Bournville Athletic | |||
| 1901–1904 | West Bromwich Albion | 71 | (25) |
| 1903 | → Bournemouth Wanderers (loan) | ||
| 1904–1906 | Portsmouth | ||
| 1906–1907 | New Brompton | ||
| 1907–1908 | Chesterfield Town | 26 | (6) |
| 1908–1911 | Darlaston | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Lee (12 August 1878 – 5 November 1934), better known as Billy Lee, was an English footballer who played as a centre forward. He played in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion and Chesterfield Town.[1]
Biography
Lee was born in West Bromwich. He turned professional with West Bromwich Albion in September 1901. In 1903 he joined Bournemouth Wanderers on loan. He signed for Portsmouth in September 1904 for a £100 fee. In August 1906 he moved to New Brompton for £50, and a year later joined Chesterfield Town for the same fee. He joined Darlaston on a free transfer in October 1908 and retired due to injury in May 1911. He died in Walsall in 1934.
References
- General
- Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. p. 138. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.
- Specific
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