William Stapley

William John Stapley (1887–1964) was an English footballer who played as a centre-half in the Football League for Glossop.[1]

William Stapley
Personal information
Full name William John Stapley
Date of birth Q1 1887
Place of birth Southborough, Kent, England
Date of death 1964 (aged 7677)
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dulwich Hamlet
0000–1908 West Ham United 0 (0)
1908–1915 Glossop 120 (1)
National team
England Amateur
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Stapley started his career at Dulwich Hamlet. He then moved to West Ham United but failed to make an appearance for the Southern League team.[2]

He joined Second Division club Glossop in 1908, along with his brother Harry. He played 120 League games for the Derbyshire club, scoring one goal.[1]

He played internationally for the England amateur team.[1]

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 275. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.
  2. Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. pp. 192–193. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
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