Billy Scott (born 17 May 1882) also known as William Scott, was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for, among others, Everton, Leeds City, Liverpool and Ireland. In 1913 Scott was a member of the Ireland team that beat England for the first time with a 2–1 win at Windsor Park. His younger brother, Elisha Scott, was also a notable goalkeeper and also played for Liverpool and Ireland. It was Billy Scott who recognised his younger brother's potential and recommended him to Liverpool after an unsuccessful trial at Everton.
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William Scott 1 January 1884 Belfast, Ireland
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Died |
15 August 1936 (aged 52) Walton, Liverpool, England
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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