William Bartlett (footballer)

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 (aged 61)
Place of death	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Brandon
	Gateshead NER
Senior career*
Years	Team
1903–1910	Sheffield Wednesday
1910–1912	Huddersfield Town
	Linfield
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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]

References[edit]

^ 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories. Huddersfield Town History
^ "Obituary: Mr. William Bartlett". Northern Whig & Belfast Post. 9 August 1939. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
^ "Funeral of Mr. William J. Bartlett". Northern Whig & Belfast Post. 10 August 1939. Retrieved 20 August 2017.

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[1] 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories. Huddersfield Town History

[obit-2] "Obituary: Mr. William Bartlett". Northern Whig & Belfast Post. 9 August 1939. Retrieved 20 August 2017.

[3] "Funeral of Mr. William J. Bartlett". Northern Whig & Belfast Post. 10 August 1939. Retrieved 20 August 2017.

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