Billy Dare (February 14, 1927 – April 1994) was an English footballer who played as a forward.
Dare was born in Willesden, London and joined West Ham United from Brentford for £5,000 in 1955 and, alongside Johnny Dick and Vic Keeble, played in the club's Second Division championship season of 1957-58. He played 111 league games for the club, scoring 44 goals, until his departure in 1959.
Dare later played for Southern League team Yiewsley, where he played under Bill Dodgin, Sr. and later Jackie Milburn.
He was the first footballer to ever sign for a club (West Ham) on television. Beloved husband of Shirley Dare, they had 3 children: Judith, William and Lorna and was grandfather to Amy, Issey, Jake, Emma and Jenny. "None who met him could ever dislike him. He was a legend. Loved by all, funny and caring"