| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Malpass | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 1867 | ||
| Place of birth | Wednesbury, England | ||
| Date of death | 1939 (aged 71–72) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1890–1891 | Wednesbury Old Athletic | ||
| 1891–1899 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 133 | (6) |
| Total | 133 | (6) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Malpass (5 March 1867 – 1939) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Famous musical composer and Wolves supporter Edward Elgar wrote one of the first football chants "He Banged The Leather for Goal" in honour of Malpass.
References
- ^ Billy Malpass at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- "Sir Edward Elgar wrote football chant along with his classical music". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
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