William Allen (22 October 1917 – 1981) was an English

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. Allen joined York City from

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in 1950. He then moved to

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in 1950, where he retired in 1952.

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1917 births People from Newburn Sportspeople from Newcastle upon Tyne (district) Footballers from Tyne and Wear 1981 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Chesterfield F.C. players York City F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1910s-stub