William Siddons
William Henry Siddons (1864 – 1893) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Darwen and Walsall Town Swifts.[1] 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.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Siddons | ||
| Date of birth | 1864 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 1893 (aged 28–29) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1891–1892 | Darwen | 16 | (1) |
| 1892–1893 | Walsall Town Swifts | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- "Death of a Footballer". Walsall Advertiser: 3. 11 February 1893.
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