Bill Atkinson (footballer)
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| Bill Atkinson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Atkinson | |
| Date of birth | December 21, 1944 (age 61) | |
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England | |
| Position | Winger | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Retired | |
| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (goals) |
| 1962-1964 1964-1966 1966-19?? |
Birmingham City Torquay United Nuneaton Borough |
0 (0) 19 (7) - (-) |
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* Professional club appearances and goals |
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William Atkinson (born December 21, 1944 in Sunderland) was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger.
Bill Atkinson began his professional football career as an apprentice at Birmingham City, turning professional in March 1962. He remained at St. Andrews for a further 2 years, but failed to make a single first team appearance.
In June 1964 he moved to Torquay United, scoring on his league debut on the 12th of September 1964 in a 2-2 draw against Stockport County at Plainmoor.
Despite this start to his Torquay career he was soon out of the team again, although did have a good run in the first team later in the season after replacing Peter Anderson in the side.
In 1966, after only 19 league appearances, in which he scored 7 goals, Atkinson returned to the Midlands, joining non-league side Nuneaton Borough.
