William Jardine Gillespie was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward for Lincoln City and Manchester City.
11 Facts About Billie Gillespie
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Billie Gillespie is tied alongside Fred Tilson as Man City's ninth highest goalscorer of all time.
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Billie Gillespie was born in Bridgeton, Glasgow on 2 October 1873.
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Billie Gillespie began his football career playing for his local team Strathclyde.
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Billie Gillespie scored an eventual 16 goals in 37 games for the imps.
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In January 1897 Billie Gillespie signed for Manchester City who were in the second tier of English football.
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Billie Gillespie formed an effective partnership with the Welsh outside right Billy Meredith.
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Billie Gillespie had managed to score nine goals in 23 appearances that season.
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Billie Gillespie refused to pay his fine and instead emigrated to the United States.
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Billie Gillespie lived the rest of his life in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Billie Gillespie continued his association with the game of football by coaching a team at Harvard University.