Bill Lansdowne
Not to be confused with Billy Lansdowne.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Lansdowne, Sr. | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Shoreditch, London, England | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Woodford Town | |||
| 1956–1963 | West Ham United | 57 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
William "Bill" Lansdowne, Sr. (born 9 November 1935) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Born in Shoreditch, Lansdowne began his career in non-league football with Woodford Town, before making his professional debut in the Football League with West Ham United, making 57 league appearances for them between 1956 and 1963.[1] After retiring as a player, Lansdowne joined the coaching staff at West Ham United.[2]
Personal life
His son Billy and grandson Billy III were also professional footballers.[3]
References
- ↑ "WEST HAM UNITED : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database.
- ↑ "Bill Lansdowne". West Ham Stats.
- ↑ Bill Lansdowne on Playerhistory.com