Full name William Ira Winstanley Playing position Date of birth 26 October 1911 Years Team | Name Bill Winstanley Date of death 1985 (aged 74) | |
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Place of birth Prestwich, England | ||
William Ira "Bill" Winstanley (26 October 1911 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Career
Winstanley was born in Prestwich and played for Cheshire League side Altrincham before earning a move to Stoke City in 1935. He made an instant impression on new manager Bob McGrory he played 31 matches in 1935–36 and then 21 in 1936–37. He suffered a broken leg on Christmas Day in 1936 playing against Chelsea and he missed more than a year playing once in 1938–39. He was never able to force his way back into the first team and once World War II commenced he returned to Manchester and played for Trafford Park.
References
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