Bill Turner (English footballer, born 1901)

Bill Turner
Personal information
Full name William Turner
Date of birth (1901-11-16)16 November 1901
Place of birth Tipton, England
Date of death 1989 (aged 87–88)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
? Bromsgrove Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1925 Bromsgrove Rovers ? (?)
1925–1936 Crystal Palace 281 (36)
1936–? Worcester City ? (?)
International career
? England schoolboys ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Turner (16 November 1901 – 1989) was an English, retired professional footballer who played mainly as a midfielder or inside forward. He made 281 League appearances for Crystal Palace scoring 36 goals. He also played non-league football for Bromsgrove Rovers and Worcester City F.C.

Playing career

Turner began his career with Bromsgrove Rovers but had already become an England schoolboy international before signing for the club.[1] He signed for Crystal Palace on 4 May 1925 and became a regular in the side the following season.[1] Over the next 11 seasons, Turner made 281 league appearances for Palace, scoring 36 goals and became noted for his committed performances and versatility, playing in eight different positions.[1][2] His nickname amongst the club's supporters was "Rubber".[1][2] In June 1936, Turner moved back into non-league football when he signed for Worcester City where he finished his playing career.[3]

Bill Turner died in 1989 aged 87 or 88.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1989). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 91. ISBN 0907969542.
  2. ^ a b King, Ian (April 2012). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. The Derby Books Publishing Company. p. 187. ISBN 9781780910468.
  3. ^ Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1989). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 342. ISBN 0907969542.
  4. ^ King, Ian (April 2012). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. The Derby Books Publishing Company. p. 554. ISBN 9781780910468.