Billy Nesbitt

William Nesbitt (22 November 1891 – 11 January 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. Nesbitt started his football career, aged 16, with his local side, Cornholme, before later joining Portsmouth Rovers.[1] In 1911, he was signed by Burnley manager John Haworth, where he would make almost 200 first-team appearances. Nesbitt was first signed as an amateur, but Haworth gained permission for him to be released from his apprenticeship as a wood turner.[1] With Burnley, Nesbitt won both the FA Cup (1914) and Football League First Division (1920–21).[1] He moved to Bristol City in 1923 and had a short spell with Clapton Orient, but in 1924, he was forced to retire from the professional game through injury.

Billy Nesbitt
Personal information
Full name William Nesbitt
Date of birth 22 November 1891
Place of birth Todmorden, England
Date of death 11 January 1972 (age 80)
Place of death Halifax, England
Playing position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1911–1923 Burnley 172 (19)
1923–1924 Bristol City 26 (0)
1924 Clapton Orient 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Nesbitt was acutely deaf his whole life. At Burnley, his teammates communicated with him using a variety of methods, including shirt-pulling, hand signalling and lip-reading.[1] When his football career ended, he opened a tobacconist and sweet shop in Paddington, Central London. He returned to Todmorden, and in 1972, he died in hospital in Halifax.[1]

References

Specific
  1. Smith, Mike (2014). The Road to Glory: Burnley's FA Cup Triumph in 1914. Grosvenor House Publishing Limited. p. 319. ISBN 978-1781486900.

General
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.


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