William Bartlett (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William John Bartlett | ||
| Date of birth | 13 April 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 August 1939 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Brandon | |||
| Gateshead NER | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1903–1910 | Sheffield Wednesday | 176 | (2) |
| 1910–1912 | Huddersfield Town | 65 | (2) |
| Linfield | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William John Bartlett (13 April 1878 – 6 August 1939) was an English professional footballer, who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and Linfield.
Bartlett stayed in Belfast after his football career ended, where he worked as a member of the Belfast Corporation Surveyor's Department. After a short illness, he died at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, age 61. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Bartlett. His funeral was held at Belfast City Cemetery, where a large attendance came to pay their respects, including representatives of Linfield F.C., the Irish Football Association, Irish Football League, and the Belfast Corporation.