Digger Dawson

Digger Dawson
Personal information
Full nameWilliam John Dawson[1]
Date of birth1905[1]
Place of birthNewbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, England[1]
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing positionFull back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
–1930Newbiggin West End
1930–1931Carlisle United18(0)
1931–1933Crewe Alexandra54(0)
1933–1934York City28(1)
1934–Workington
Total100(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

William John "Digger" Dawson (1905 – ?) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Carlisle United, Crewe Alexandra and York City and in non-League football for Newbiggin West End and Workington.[1][2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Joyce, Michael, ed. (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 30. ISBN 9-780953-100507.