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Bill Gibbins

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Bill Gibbins
Born
William C. Gibbins

1872
Liverpool
Died
1956 Bootle
NationalityEnglish
Other namesW.C. Gibbins

William "Bill" Gibbins (1872–1956) is a former Chairman of Everton. He presided over the club between 1940 and 1947, and was on the Board from 1920 to 1953. He was also actively involved with the Liverpool County Football Association. He died at his home in Bootle on 22 September 1956.[1]

He is credited with introducing baseball to Goodison Park.[2]

References

  1. ^ Liverpool Echo 22 September 1956
  2. ^ "Questions & answers". The Times. 8 August 2004. Retrieved 1 April 2011.