Billy Malpass
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Malpass[1] | ||
Date of birth | 5 March 1867[1] | ||
Place of birth | Wednesbury, England[1] | ||
Date of death | 1939 (aged 71–72)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre Half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1890–1891 | Wednesbury Old Athletic | ||
1891–1899 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 133 | (6) |
Total | 133 | (6) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
William Malpass (5 March 1867 – 1939) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1][2] Famous musical composer and Wolves supporter Edward Elgar wrote one of the first football chants "He Banged The Leather for Goal" in honour of Malpass.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Billy Malpass at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "Sir Edward Elgar wrote football chant along with his classical music". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 August 2019.