Billy Mosforth
English footballer (1859-1929) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 70
William Mosforth was an English footballer who played either as an inside or outside left. Born in Sheffield he played for several Sheffield clubs but the majority of his career was spent at The Wednesday. He later joined Sheffield United, playing in their first season in existence before retiring in 1890.
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Career 8
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Sheffield United F.C.1889-189000
Lockwood Brothers F.C.1886-1889
Heeley F.C.1884-1886
The Zulus187910
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.1878-1888
England1877-188293
Hallam F.C.1875-1884
Sheffield Albion
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About this person
He won nine caps for England between 1877 and 1882, which was a record at the time, scoring three goals for his country.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1929 · aged 70
