First Football Superstar: Billy Meredith, Chirk Park, Chirk, Wrexham, Wales, UK
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Billy Meredith is considered by history as professional footballs first Superstar. This plaque commemorates his birth in this town. He played for Manchester United, Manchester City and Wales.
Waymark Code: WMBRH5
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/17/2011
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Billy Meredith is considered by history as professional footballs first Superstar. This plaque commemorates his birth in this town.
The plaque reads;
1874 - 1958
This plaque honours
Chirk born
BILLY MEREDITH
Football's FIRST superstar
members of Chirk football club's
Welsh cup winning team of 1894 and
'wing wizard' for Northwich Victoria
Manchester City, Manchester United
and Wales 1894 - 1924
Plaque unveiled by
Wninfrede Meredith
(daughter born 1908)
26th July 2002
William Henry "Billy" Meredith (30 July 1874 – 19 April 1958) was a Welsh footballer. He was considered one of the early superstars of football due to his performances, notably for Manchester City and Manchester United. He won each domestic trophy in the English football league and also gained 48 caps for Wales, for whom he scored 11 goals. 22 of these international appearances were gained while playing for Manchester City, while 26 were gained while playing for Manchester United. His favoured position was outside right.
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