William Edward Bann (15 August 1902 – 16 March 1973) was a Scottish professional

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who played as a full back in the

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for

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and

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. He also played in the

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for Broxburn United.

Career

A full back, Bann's senior career began at Scottish League Second Division club Broxburn United. He moved to

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to join First Division club

in February 1923 and made 12 appearances before his release in May 1929. He was then re-signed, but failed to make any further appearances before departing

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for the final time at the end of the 1929–30 season. Bann joined Third Division South club

in June 1930 and made seven appearances before joining

in 1932, where he made just a solitary league appearance. He finished his career with spells at

and Northfleet United.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bann, Bill 1902 births 1973 deaths Scottish men's footballers English Football League players Broxburn United F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Aldershot F.C. players Footballers from Broxburn, West Lothian Men's association football fullbacks Scottish Football League players Northfleet United F.C. players 20th-century Scottish sportsmen