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Welsh footballer and manager From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Jennings (25 February 1893 – 1968) was a Welsh footballer best known for playing for Bolton Wanderers, for whom he made over 250 appearances in The Football League. He played for Bolton in the 1923 and 1926 FA Cup Finals.[3] He also played 11 times for the Welsh national team and later had a two-year spell in charge of Cardiff City.[4][5][6]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Jennings[1] | ||
Date of birth | 25 February 1893 | ||
Place of birth | Barry, Wales | ||
Date of death | 12 November 1968 75)[1] | (aged||
Place of death | Penarth, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Left half, full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Barry Town | |||
Bethel Baptists | |||
Barry Town | |||
1912–1930 | Bolton Wanderers | 267 | (2) |
International career | |||
1914–1928 | Wales | 11 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1937–1939 | Cardiff City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:08, 29 October 2008 (UTC) |
Bolton Wanderers
Jennings served as a corporal in the Royal Air Force during the First World War.[8]
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