| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William David Tabram[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1909[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales[1] | ||
| Date of death | 15 April 1992 (aged 83)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Swansea, Wales[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Crown Mission | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1929–1933 | Swansea Town | 20 | (0) |
| 1933–1934 | Port Vale | 35 | (1) |
| 1934–1937 | Hull City | 106 | (5) |
| South Shields | |||
| Total | 161+ | (6+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William David Tabram (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1992) was a Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill. He played for Swansea Town, Port Vale, Hull City, and South Shields in the 1930s.
Career
Tabram played for Crown Mission before having a trial with Preston North End and joining Swansea Town. He joined Port Vale, along with Ken Gunn, for £400 in March 1933.[1] He played 35 Second Division games in the 1933–34 season, and scored one goal in a 3–0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane on 11 September.[1] He left The Old Recreation Ground when he was sold to Hull City in May 1934, and later played for South Shields.[1]
Career statistics
Source:[3]
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Swansea Town | 1929–30 | Second Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1930–31 | Second Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1931–32 | Second Division | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1932–33 | Second Division | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Port Vale | 1933–34 | Second Division | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Hull City | 1934–35 | Second Division | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| 1935–36 | Second Division | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| 1936–37 | Third Division North | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | |
| Total | 106 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 5 | ||
| Career Total | 161 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 167 | 6 | ||
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 286. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
- ↑ "Hull City. Not scared of relegation". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xiii – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Billy Tabram at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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