Bill Turner (English footballer, born 1901)

William Turner (16 November 1901 – 1989) was an English, retired professional footballer who played mainly as a midfielder or inside forward. He made 281 League appearances for Crystal Palace scoring 36 goals. He also played non-league football for Bromsgrove Rovers and Worcester City F.C.

Bill Turner
Personal information
Full name William Turner
Date of birth (1901-11-16)16 November 1901
Place of birth Tipton, England
Date of death 1989 (aged 87–88)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
? Bromsgrove Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1925 Bromsgrove Rovers ? (?)
1925–1936 Crystal Palace 281 (36)
1936–? Worcester City ? (?)
International career
? England schoolboys ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Turner began his career with Bromsgrove Rovers but had already become an England schoolboy international before signing for the club.[1] He signed for Crystal Palace on 4 May 1925 and became a regular in the side the following season.[1] Over the next 11 seasons, Turner made 281 league appearances for Palace, scoring 36 goals and became noted for his committed performances and versatility, playing in eight different positions.[1][2] His nickname amongst the club's supporters was "Rubber".[1][2] In June 1936, Turner moved back into non-league football when he signed for Worcester City where he finished his playing career.[3]

Bill Turner died in 1989 aged 87 or 88.[4]

References
  1. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1989). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 91. ISBN 0907969542.
  2. King, Ian (April 2012). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. The Derby Books Publishing Company. p. 187. ISBN 9781780910468.
  3. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1989). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 342. ISBN 0907969542.
  4. King, Ian (April 2012). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–2011. The Derby Books Publishing Company. p. 554. ISBN 9781780910468.
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