Billy Edwards (footballer, born 1952)

William Edwards (born 8 January 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a central defender, most notably for Wimbledon.[2][1]

Billy Edwards
Personal information
Full name William Edwards[1]
Date of birth (1952-01-08) 8 January 1952 (age 72)
Place of birth Paddington, England
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
0000–1973 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1974 Walton & Hersham
1974–1978 Wimbledon 132 (9)
1978–1981 Maidstone United 31 (1)
Tooting & Mitcham United
Leatherhead
Dulwich Hamlet
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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After leaving professional football, Edwards served as a policeman for 18 years.[3]

Honours

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Walton & Hersham

Wimbledon

Individual

References

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  1. ^ a b "Billy Edwards". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Billy Edwards". The Historical Don. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Walton & Hersham – FA Amateur Cup Winners 1973". The Non League Football Paper – Daily football news. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2020.