Billy Shepherd (footballer)
John William Veitch Shepherd (1894–1936) was an English professional football goalkeeper who played in the Football League for Ashington and Luton Town.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Veitch Shepherd[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1894 | ||
| Place of birth | Harton, England | ||
| Date of death | 1936 (aged 41–42)[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Harton Colliery | |||
| Jarrow | |||
| Newcastle Swifts | |||
| Jarrow | |||
| 1921–1923 | Ashington | 41 | (0) |
| 1923 | Luton Town | 3 | (0) |
| Workington | |||
| West Stanley | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
Shepherd served in the British Army during the First World War.[2]
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References
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 263. ISBN 190589161X.
- "North East War Memorials Project – Regional Content". www.newmp.org.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
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