William Sage (11 November 1893 – 1968) was an English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Thursday, Corinthian, Tottenham Hotspur, Clapton Orient and Dartford.[2]

Billy Sage
Personal information
Full name William Sage
Date of birth (1893-11-11)11 November 1893
Place of birth Edmonton, England
Date of death 1968 (aged 74–75)
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Right half
Youth career
Tottenham Thursday
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Corinthian
1919–1925 Tottenham Hotspur 12 (0)
1927 Clapton Orient 12 (0)
Dartford
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Sage began his playing career at youth team Tottenham Thursday before playing for Corinthians. The right half joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1919 and made 12 appearances for the "Spurs".[3] Sage was chosen as a member of the British FA X1 which toured South Africa in 1920.[4] After leaving White Hart Lane he played for Clapton Orient and finally Dartford.

References

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  1. ^ The Vagrant (21 August 1922). "Few big transfers in the First Division of the Football League. Tottenham Hotspur". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 230. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ 1920 British FA X1 tour of South Africa Archived 6 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 16 July 2009