Billy Clark (footballer born 1881)
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William B. 'Billy' Clark (1881 – 17 March 1937), also known as 'Darkie' Clark, was a professional footballer who played in the Southern League
for Bristol Rovers
. He was signed from Port Glasgow Athletic
in 1904 and won the Southern League championship in his first season with the club. He went on to make 133 League appearances, scoring 35 goals, before leaving to join Sunderland
.
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
for Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
. He was signed from Port Glasgow Athletic
Port Glasgow Athletic F.C.
Port Glasgow Athletic were a senior Scottish Football club formed in 1880. It was originally named Broadfield before changing its name in 1881....
in 1904 and won the Southern League championship in his first season with the club. He went on to make 133 League appearances, scoring 35 goals, before leaving to join Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
.