Billy Hough (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Billy Hough (footballer)

Welsh footballer

Date of Birth: 04-Mar-1908

Place of Birth: Greenfield, Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession: association football player

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Hough (4 March 1908 – ?) was a Welsh professional footballer.
He played six seasons for Preston North End before joining Blackburn Rovers in 1937.
Characterized as a "steady rather than a showy player", Hough established himself in the right-back position and helped Preston North End get promoted to the First Division in the 1933-34 season.
He suffered a series of injuries and didn't see much playing time until his transfer to Blackburn.
He subsequently helped Blackburn get promoted to the First Division in the 1938-39 season.
He played in the Blackburn side that faced West Ham in the 1940 Football League War Cup Final.