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William John Bartlett (13 April 1878 – 6 August 1939) was an English professional footballer, who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and Linfield.[1]

William Bartlett

Personal information
Full name	William John Bartlett
Date of birth	13 April 1878
Place of birth	Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Date of death	6 August 1939(1939-08-06) (aged 61)
Place of death	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Brandon
–	Gateshead NER
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1903–1910	Sheffield Wednesday	176	(2)
1910–1912	Huddersfield Town	65	(2)
	Linfield
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bartlett stayed in Belfast after his football career ended, where he worked as a member of the Belfast Corporation Surveyor's Department. After a short illness, he died at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, age 61. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Bartlett.[2] His funeral was held at Belfast City Cemetery, where a large attendance came to pay their respects, including representatives of Linfield F.C., the Irish Football Association, Irish Football League, and the Belfast Corporation.[3]

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