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William Hodgkinson (footballer)

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William Hodgkinson
Personal information
Full name William Henry Hodgkinson[1]
Date of birth 1882
Place of birth Measham, England[1]
Date of death 7 March 1908 (aged 26)
Place of death Derby, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1900–1901 Hinckley Town
1901–1902 Derby County 0 (0)
1902–1903 Hinckley Town
1903–1904 Derby County 16 (9)
Total 16 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Henry Hodgkinson (1882 – 7 March 1908) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Derby County.[1][2]

Hodgkinson's career was ended by the onset of tuberculosis, and he died in 1908, aged only 26. The newspaper account of his death stated: "He was a forward of the dashing type, and was a good marksman. He last appeared with the County about three years ago, his career being brought to a premature end through consumption. Though the disease was for a time arrested by a visit to a Southern Sanatorium, Hodgkinson was unable to shake it off, and for some months was too feeble to leave his bed. He, however, bore his illness with great patience...."[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c William Hodgkinson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ "Old Derby Player Dead". Alfreton Journal. 13 March 1908. p. 3. Retrieved 20 October 2023.