English footballer

Billy MalpassPersonal information

Full name|  William Malpass[1]
Date of birth|  5 March 1867[1]
Place of birth|  Wednesbury, England[1]
Date of death|  1939 (aged 71-72)[1]
Position(s)|  Centre Half
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1890–1891|  Wednesbury Old Athletic|  |
1891–1899|  Wolverhampton Wanderers|  133|  (6)
Total|  |  133|  (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Malpass (5 March 1867 – 1939) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1][2] Famous musical composer and Wolves supporter Edward Elgar wrote one of the first football chants "He Banged The Leather for Goal" in honour of Malpass.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e Billy Malpass at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
3. ^ "Sir Edward Elgar wrote football chant along with his classical music". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 August 2019.

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