William Bradley was an English professional

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who made over 130 appearances as a

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in the Football League for Newcastle United. Bradley was a member of Newcastle United's 1923–24

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-winning squad.

Personal life

Bradley served as a gunner in the

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and the

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during the

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Career statistics

Honours

Newcastle United *

: 1923–24

References

English men's footballers English Football League players Newcastle United F.C. players Place of death missing British Army personnel of World War I 1893 births Year of death missing Footballers from Gateshead Men's association football goalkeepers Royal Garrison Artillery soldiers Royal Tank Regiment soldiers Portsmouth F.C. players Southern Football League players Jarrow F.C. players Ashington A.F.C. players North Shields F.C. players Leeds City F.C. wartime guest players English military personnel {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub