Scottish footballer (1935–2022)
William Hodgson (9 July 1935 – 2022) was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger or inside forward.
Career
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Hodgson started his career with Dunoon Athletic before joining St Johnstone in 1954.[2] He had a loan at Guildford City in 1956.[2] After making 61 appearances and scoring 20 goals in the Scottish Football League,[3] he joined Sheffield United in May 1957.[1] At York, he also served as assistant and player coach under Joe Shaw. [4]
His death was reported by Leicester City, another of his former clubs, in August 2022.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 293. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- ^ a b c Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922-1997. Citizen Publications. p. 48. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
- ^ "Billy Hodgson". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ Batters, Dave (2008). York City: The Complete Record. Breedon Books. p. 64. ISBN 978-1-85983-633-0.
- ^ "Billy Hodgson: 1935-2022". www.lcfc.com. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
