Billy Broadbent

Billy Broadbent
Personal information
Full name William Henry Broadbent[1]
Date of birth 20 November 1901
Place of birth Oldham, England
Date of death March 1979 (aged 77)[2]
Place of death Lancaster, England
Playing position Utility player
Youth career
Wellington Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1923 Oldham Athletic 12 (1)
1924–1925 Brentford 17 (0)
1925–1932 Clapton Orient 198 (8)
1932–1933 Preston North End 2 (0)
Manchester North End

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


William Henry "Billy" Broadbent (20 November 1901–March 1979) was an English professional football utility player who played in the Football League, most notably for Clapton Orient.[1] Over the course of his career, Broadbent played every position bar goalkeeper.

References

  1. 1 2 Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920-2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 27. ISBN 978-0955294914.
  2. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 38. ISBN 190589161X.


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