William Ball (9 April 1886 – 30 September 1942) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He was born in the Woodside area of Dudley, Worcestershire, and played for Birmingham both before and after the First World War. He made 165 appearances in all competitions and helped them win the Second Division championship in 1920–21. He played once for England in 1919, a Victory international against Wales in which he sustained an injury and was unable to complete the match.

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1886 births

Footballers from Dudley

1942 deaths

English men's footballers

England men's wartime international footballers

Men's association football fullbacks

Stourbridge F.C. players

Leamington F.C. players

Telford United F.C. players

Birmingham City F.C. players

Cannock Town F.C. players

English Football League players

Place of death missing

William Ball (footballer)