William Gray Bruce Moore (6 October 1894 – 26 September 1968) was an English footballer who played as an inside-left in the Football League for Sunderland and West Ham United.

Playing career

Moore was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and played for Sunderland, where he partnered Henry Martin on the left, having previously played for Seaton Delaval.

Billy Moore (footballer, born 1894)

Moore played for West Ham United between 1922 and 1929. He was an ever-present in the side that won promotion back to Division One in 1922–23, and played in the famous White Horse Final of 1923. He received full international recognition with his first cap for the English main team against Sweden on 24 May 1923, scoring twice in a 3–1 victory. Previously he had already played three matches for the England Amateurs against Belgium, Denmark and Sweden, all of which prior to the war, having netted four goals.

Billy Moore (footballer, born 1894)

Moore stayed at West Ham to become assistant trainer after his playing career ended in 1929. He was promoted in 1932, and stayed at the club as trainer-in-chief until his retirement in 1960.

Billy Moore (footballer, born 1894)

Career statistics

Goals for England

England score listed first, score column indicates score after each Moore goal.

Goals for England Amateurs

England Amateurs score listed first, score column indicates score after each Moore goal.

References

External links

William Moore at westhamstats.info

1894 births

1968 deaths

Footballers from Newcastle upon Tyne

English men's footballers

England men's amateur international footballers

England men's international footballers

Men's association football inside forwards

Seaton Delaval F.C. players

Sunderland A.F.C. players

West Ham United F.C. players

English Football League players

West Ham United F.C. non-playing staff

Association football coaches