Billy Broadbent
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Broadbent while with Brentford in 1924. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Broadbent | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England | ||
| Date of death | March 1979 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Lancaster, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility player | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1919–1920 | Wellington Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1920–1924 | Oldham Athletic | 12 | (1) |
| 1924–1925 | Brentford | 17 | (0) |
| 1925–1932 | Clapton Orient | 198 | (8) |
| 1932–1933 | Preston North End | 2 | (0) |
| Manchester North End | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Henry Broadbent (20 November 1901 – March 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a utility player in the Football League, most notably for Clapton Orient. Over the course of his career, Broadbent played every position bar goalkeeper. Broadbent began his sporting career with rugby league club Droylsden.