Digger Dawson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William John Dawson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1905[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, England[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1930 | Newbiggin West End | ||
| 1930–1931 | Carlisle United | 18 | (0) |
| 1931–1933 | Crewe Alexandra | 54 | (0) |
| 1933–1934 | York City | 28 | (1) |
| 1934– | Workington | ||
| Total | 100 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William John "Digger" Dawson (1905 – ?) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Carlisle United, Crewe Alexandra and York City and in non-League football for Newbiggin West End and Workington.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael, ed. (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 30. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.