William Eden (1 July 1905 – 1993) was an English

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who played as an

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for

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and New Brighton. He made 152 appearances for Tranmere, scoring 31 goals.

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1905 births 1993 deaths Footballers from Stockton-on-Tees Men's association football outside forwards English men's footballers Loftus Albion F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players New Brighton A.F.C. players English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub