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William Clarkson (22 September 1891 – 11 December 1954) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward in the Football League for Rotherham County, Luton Town, Southport and Burnley.[1][2][3][4]

Billy Clarkson

Clarkson while with Luton Town in 1922.
Personal information
Full name	William Clarkson[1]
Date of birth	22 September 1891
Place of birth	Wombwell, England
Date of death	11 December 1954(1954-12-11) (aged 63)[2]
Place of death	Burnley, England
Height	5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm)[2]
Position(s)	Outside forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1912–1913	Padiham
1913–	Nelson
0000–1920	Burnley	2	(0)
1915–1917	→ Brentford (guest)	23	(3)
1915–1916	→ Southport Central (guest)
1920–1922	Rotherham County	63	(2)
1922–1923	Luton Town	32	(3)
1923–1924	Southport	19	(1)
	Scunthorpe & Lindsey United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

After retiring from football, Clarkson worked as a commission agent.[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Luton Town	1922–23[5]	Third Division South	32	3	1	0	33	3
Southport	1923–24[2]	Third Division North	19	1	0	0	19	1
Career total			51	4	1	0	52	4

References

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