Billy Edwards (footballer, born 1895)

William Frank Edwards (24 October 1895 – 4 June 1952) was a Welsh professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newport County and West Ham United as an outside right. He later represented Herefordshire at bowls and won the National Triples title in 1950.

Personal life Prior to his service in the First World War, Edwards worked as a motor driver. In July 1915, nearly a year after the outbreak of the First World War, Edwards enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps as an air mechanic 1st class. He was later promoted to the rank of leading aircraftman. After retiring from football, Edwards became a publican in Hereford and along with his brother, he served as a director of Hereford United.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWest Ham United1922–23Second Division1000—101923–24First Division25320—2731924–257000—701925–264000—40Total37320—393Hereford United1927–28Birmingham Combination1512002Appearances in Birmingham Senior Cup117131928–29Birmingham & District League1610212120121929–30620010721930–31504000901931–3210000010Total432461525427Career Total802781529330

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