*** Welcome to piglix ***

Bill Dale (footballer)


William "Bill" Dale (17 February 1905 – 1987), also known as Billy Dale, was an English footballer who played in the position of full back.

He was born in Manchester and started his career with Sandbach Ramblers, before joining Manchester United as an amateur in April 1925. He turned professional in May 1926 and made his debut on 25 August 1928, playing at right back in a 1–1 draw with Leicester City at Old Trafford. In six years at United, Dale made 64 appearances for the club, before joining Manchester City in December 1931. He had a six-year career in the blue of Manchester City, appearing 236 times, winning the 1937 Charity Shield against Sunderland. He later played for Ipswich Town and Norwich City before the Second World War brought his career to a halt.



...
Wikipedia

...