Billy Flint facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Arthur Flint | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Underwood, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 February 1955 (aged 64) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | Right half, forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Eastwood Rangers | |||
| 1908–1926 | Notts County | 376 | (40) |
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Billy Flint, whose full name was William Arthur Flint, was an amazing English sportsman. Born on March 12, 1890, in Underwood, England, he was known for playing both professional football and first-class cricket! He passed away on February 5, 1955.
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Billy Flint: A Sports Star
Billy Flint was a true all-rounder in the world of sports. He managed to play at a high level in two very different sports: football and cricket. This was quite rare, even back then!
His Football Journey
Billy Flint was a professional footballer who played in the Football League, which is a major football competition in England. He started his journey with a team called Eastwood Rangers.
Playing for Notts County
Billy Flint spent most of his football career playing for Notts County. He joined the club in 1908 and stayed there until 1926. That's a really long time to play for one team! During his time with Notts County, he played in 376 matches and scored 40 goals. He played in positions like a right half (a type of midfielder) and also as a forward, helping his team attack.
His Cricket Career
Besides football, Billy Flint was also a talented first-class cricketer. First-class cricket is the highest level of cricket played in a country.
Playing for Nottinghamshire
Billy Flint played cricket for Nottinghamshire. He was active in cricket from 1919 to 1929. This shows how versatile he was, being able to switch between the football pitch and the cricket field and excel at both!
