William Park (footballer)

William Park (23 February 1919 – 19 July 2016) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back in the Football League for Blackpool and York City, and in non-League football for Felling Red Star and Scarborough.[1][3]

William Park

Personal information
Full name	William Park[1]
Date of birth	(1919-02-23)23 February 1919[1]
Place of birth	Gateshead, County Durham, England[1]
Date of death	19 July 2016(2016-07-19) (aged 97)[2]
Place of death	Newton Abbot, Devon, England[2]
Playing position(s)	Half-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Felling Red Star
1938–1946	Blackpool	2	(0)
1946–1947	York City	22	(1)
1948–	Scarborough
Total		24	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

Specific

1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 477. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
2. "William Park". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
3. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.

General

• Gerry Wolstenholme's obituary for Billy Park, 1 August 2016