William Biggers (16 October 1874 – 11 July 1935), known during his playing career as William "Billy" Biggar, was an English professional

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who made over 210 appearances as a

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in the Southern League for

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. In all competitions for the Hornets, he made 283 appearances and scored two

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. Earlier in his career he appeared in the

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for

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. During his long playing career, he also acted as trainer at

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and coached at

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1874 births English footballers Brentford F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players People from Mexborough Footballers from Doncaster Association football goalkeepers Mexborough F.C. players Midland Football League players 1934 deaths Birtley F.C. players Thurnscoe Victoria F.C. players Sheffield United F.C. players West Ham United F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Watford F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. non-playing staff Leyland Motors F.C. players Earlestown F.C. players {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub