Billy Scott (footballer, born 1882)
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William Edward Scott (17 May 1882 – 16 August 1936) was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for, among others, Everton, Leeds City, Liverpool and Ireland. In 1913 Scott was a member of the Ireland team that beat England for the first time with a 2–1 win at Windsor Park. His younger brother, Elisha Scott, was also a notable goalkeeper and also played for Liverpool and Ireland. It was Billy Scott who recognised his younger brother's potential and recommended him to Liverpool after an unsuccessful trial at Everton.
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Full name | William Edward Scott | ||
Date of birth | (1882-05-17)17 May 1882 | ||
Place of birth | Belfast, Ireland | ||
Date of death | 15 August 1936(1936-08-15) (aged 54) | ||
Place of death | Walton, Liverpool, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1901–1903 | Cliftonville | ||
1903–1904 | Linfield | ||
1904–1912 | Everton | 251 | (0) |
1912–1914 | Leeds City | 26 | (0) |
1914–19xx | Liverpool | 0 | (0) |
International career | |||
1903–1913 | Ireland | 25 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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