William Grimes (footballer)

William John Grimes (27 March 1886 – 6 January 1936) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career
Grimes was born in Ickleford, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Nicknamed "Curly", he played for Glossop, Bradford City and Derby County.

For Bradford City he made 17 appearances in the Football League. He played 169 times for Derby County, scoring 11 times, 161 of these appearances were in the Football League.

Personal life
In 1907, Grimes married to Amelia Furr, sister of the footballing brothers George, Harry, Vic and Willie Furr.

He later worked as a fishmonger. He died in 1936.