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William Shaw Fairhurst (1 October 1902 – 27 February 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a left back. He played over 150 matches in the Football League. His brother, David, played for England and Newcastle United.

Billy Fairhurst

Personal information
Full name	William Shaw Fairhurst
Date of birth	(1902-10-01)1 October 1902
Place of birth	Blyth, England
Date of death	27 February 1979(1979-02-27) (aged 76)
Place of death	Middlesbrough, England
Height	5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)
Position(s)	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1924–1925	Blyth Spartans	?	(?)
1925–1928	Middlesbrough	0	(0)
1928–1929	Southport	18	(0)
1929–1932	Nelson	76	(0)
1932–1933	Northampton Town	13	(0)
1933–1935	Hartlepools United	58	(0)
1935–1936	Tranmere Rovers	0	(0)
Total		165	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

• Dykes, Garth (2009). Nelson FC in the Football League. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-905891-29-0.
• Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 86. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.

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