Billy Tabram

William David Tabram (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1992) was a Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill. He played for Swansea Town, Port Vale, Hull City, and South Shields in the 1930s.

Billy Tabram
Personal information
Full nameWilliam David Tabram[1]
Date of birth(1909-01-19)19 January 1909[1]
Place of birthSwansea, Wales[1]
Date of death15 April 1992(1992-04-15) (aged 83)[1]
Place of deathSwansea, Wales[1]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s)Centre-half
Youth career
Crown Mission
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1929–1933Swansea Town20(0)
1933–1934Port Vale35(1)
1934–1937Hull City106(5)
South Shields
Total161+(6+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Tabram played for Crown Mission before having a trial with Preston North End and joining Swansea Town. He joined Port Vale, along with Ken Gunn, for £400 in March 1933.[1] He played 35 Second Division games in the 1933–34 season, and scored one goal in a 3–0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane on 11 September.[1] He left The Old Recreation Ground when he was sold to Hull City in May 1934, and later played for South Shields.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[3]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Swansea Town1929–30Second Division40000040
1930–31Second Division40000040
1931–32Second Division1000000100
1932–33Second Division20100030
Total2001000210
Port Vale1933–34Second Division3511000361
Hull City1934–35Second Division3801000390
1935–36Second Division3301000340
1936–37Third Division North3551010375
Total106530101105
Career total161650101676

References