Billy Austin (29th April 1900 - 2nd April 1979) was an international footballer who represented England 1 time scoring 0 goals. His only cap was against Ireland on 24th October 1925 at the age of 25. Austin, born on 29th April 1900, in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, has a FA Legacy Number of 497 and played as a Outside Right for his country.
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Sam, Billy or Willie, as he had been known, was quite elusive to find. He was registered as Sam William Brown, his mother's maiden name on his birth certificate, which is all the more confusing as his parents George and Sarah Ann had been married and living together for twenty years and for at least five elder siblings. His footballing career started at Arnold St Mary's before joining Norwich City in October 1920 where he stayed for a further three seasons before a £2,000 transfer to Manchester City, a hefty sum at the time, the world record being £5,500. He was an FA finalist the following year after his sole England cap. He moved to Chesterfield in December 1931 and then to Kidderminster Harriers before retiring in 1933.
Ireland (HC) on 24th October 1925 aged 25 years, 5 months, 25 days
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