William Edward Peake (1888–1960) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bury and Sheffield United.[1][3][4]

Billy Peake
Personal information
Full name William Edward Peake[1]
Date of birth 1888[1]
Place of birth Prestwich, England[1]
Date of death 1960 (aged 71–72)[1]
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[2]
Position(s) Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1904–1905 St Thomas's (Lower Crumpsall)
1905–1906 Alms Hill
1906–1907 St John's College (Battersea)
1907–1908 Northern Nomads
1908–1909 Eccles Borough
1909–1912 Sheffield United 27 (6)
1912–1922 Bury 168 (35)
1922 Newcross
1922 Caerphilly
1923 Macclesfield
1924 Manchester North End
Total 195 (41)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Billy Peake at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ "The coming of the big ball: the Second Division: Bury". Athletic News. Manchester. 18 August 1913. p. 5 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  4. ^ "Peake Billy Image 1 Bury 1920". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 29 April 2021.