William Eden (1 July 1905 – 1993) was an English footballer who played as an outside left for Darlington, Sunderland, Tranmere Rovers and New Brighton.[1] He made 152 appearances for Tranmere, scoring 31 goals.[2]

Billy Eden
Personal information
Full name William Eden[1]
Date of birth (1905-07-01)1 July 1905[2]
Place of birth Stockton,[2] England
Date of death 1993 (aged 87–88)[2]
Place of death Darlington,[2] England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Loftus Albion
1928–1929 Darlington 40 (15)
1929–1932 Sunderland 60 (18)
1932–1935 Darlington 79 (16)
1935–1939 Tranmere Rovers 139 (30)
1939–1940 New Brighton 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b c d e Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve; Bishop, Peter (24 July 2009). "Player Records". Tranmere Rovers: The Complete Record. Breedon. pp. 520–538. ISBN 978-1-85983-711-5.
  3. ^ Veitch, Colin (11 August 1933). "Darlington hope to land more players". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.