Billy Mitchell (footballer, born 1910)

William Mitchell (22 November 1910 – 30 November 1977) was an Irish footballer who played as a half-back.

Billy Mitchell
Personal information
Full name William Mitchell[1]
Date of birth (1910-11-22)22 November 1910
Place of birth Lurgan, Ireland[1]
Date of death 30 November 1977(1977-11-30) (aged 67)
Height 5 ft 5+12 in (1.66 m)[2]
Position(s) Half-back
Youth career
Linfield Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1929 Cliftonville
1929–1933 Lisburn Distillery
1933–1940 Chelsea 108 (2)
1945–1947 Bath City
International career
1931–1937 Ireland 15 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Mitchell played as a half-back for Chelsea, amassing 108 league appearances and two goals.[1]

International career

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Mitchell was an international footballer for the Ireland national football team.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Billy Mitchell at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Chelsea. Pensioners have 3 of everything". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. iv – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Billy Mitchell at National-Football-Teams.com