William Ollis

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William Ollis (12 August 1871 – May 1940) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. Born in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, Ollis played 121 games in the Football Alliance and the Football League for Small Heath. He was part of the team which won the inaugural Second Division championship in 1892–93 and gained promotion to the First Division via the Test Match system the following season. He also played for Warwick County and Hereford Thistle. He died in Birmingham at the age of 68.

William Ollis
Personal information
Date of birth (1871-08-12)12 August 1871
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Date of death May 1940 (1940-06) (aged 68)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Position(s) Right half
Youth career
Newall Juniors
Southfield
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
18??–1891 Warwick County
1891–1896 Small Heath 121 (2)
1896–1899 Hereford Thistle
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

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Small Heath

References

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  • Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 114–15, 141–43. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.