Bill Foulkes: Biography, Facts and Career
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William Anthony Foulkes ( or ; 5 January 1932 – 25 November 2013) was an English footballer who played for Manchester United in the Busby Babes teams of the 1950s, and also in the 1960s. His favoured position was centre-half. For Manchester United, he played 688 games which places him at number 4 on the all-time list of appearances behind Ryan Giggs, Bobby Charlton and Paul Scholes. He made 3 appearances as a substitute. He also started in every single United game in the 1957–58, 1959–60 and 1964–65 seasons. He scored a total of 9 goals in his 18 seasons at United and helped the club win four First Division titles, one FA Cup and one European Cup. He was capped three times for England in 1954–55. After retiring as a player, he spent more than 20 years as a coach and manager at numerous clubs in England and overseas.
Quick facts about Bill Foulkes
- Full name: Bill Foulkes
- Born: 1932-01-05
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q462111
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Who is Bill Foulkes?
William Anthony Foulkes ( or ; 5 January 1932 – 25 November 2013) was an English footballer who played for Manchester United in the Busby Babes teams of the 1950s, and also in the 1960s.
What nationality is Bill Foulkes?
Bill Foulkes is United Kingdom.
When was Bill Foulkes born?
Bill Foulkes was born on 1932-01-05.
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