William Clarkson (22 September 1891 – 11 December 1954) was an English professional

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who played as an

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in the

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for Rotherham County,

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and

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Personal life

After retiring from football, Clarkson worked as a commission agent.

Career statistics

References

Footballers from Wombwell English men's footballers Nelson F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Rotherham County F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Southport F.C. players English Football League players 1891 births 1954 deaths Padiham F.C. (1878) players Men's association football outside forwards Brentford F.C. wartime guest players Southport F.C. wartime guest players Scunthorpe United F.C. players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-forward-1890s-stub