William Freeburn
association football player
- April 7, 1930
- December 25, 2019
- 89 years
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William Freeburn, 89, Scottish footballer (Grimsby Town, Dunfermline Athletic, East Stirlingshire).
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|William Openshaw Freeburn (7 April 1930 – 25 December 2019) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a full-back.
Biography
William Openshaw Freeburn was born on 7 April 1930 in Hamilton, Scotland. He played for four teams: Wellwood (1946-1947), Dunfermline Athletic (1947-1950), East Stirlingshire (1950-1951) and Grimsby Town (1951-1955). He died at the age of 89 on 25 December 2019, in Grimsby, North Lincolnshire, England.
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1.What was the birth date of William Openshaw Freeburn?
- A.12 August 1930
- B.15 May 1928
- C.21 June 1932
- D.7 April 1930correct
William Openshaw Freeburn was born on 7 April 1930.
Source: Biography section
2.In which city was William Openshaw Freeburn born?
- A.Edinburgh
- B.Aberdeen
- C.Hamiltoncorrect
- D.Glasgow
William Openshaw Freeburn was born in Hamilton, Scotland.
Source: Biography section
3.Which position did William Openshaw Freeburn play on the football field?
- A.Striker
- B.Goalkeeper
- C.Midfielder
- D.Full-backcorrect
William Openshaw Freeburn was a Scottish footballer who played as a full-back.
Source: Biography section
4.How many football teams did William Openshaw Freeburn play for during his career?
- A.Three
- B.Fourcorrect
- C.Five
- D.Two
William Openshaw Freeburn played for four teams throughout his career.
Source: Biography section
5.During which years was William Openshaw Freeburn with the team Wellwood?
- A.1946-1947correct
- B.1951-1955
- C.1950-1951
- D.1947-1950
William Openshaw Freeburn played for Wellwood from 1946 to 1947.
Source: Biography section
6.William Openshaw Freeburn played for Dunfermline Athletic during which time period?
- A.1946-1947
- B.1951-1955
- C.1947-1950correct
- D.1950-1951
William Openshaw Freeburn played for Dunfermline Athletic between 1947 and 1950.
Source: Biography section
7.Between 1950 and 1951, which team did William Openshaw Freeburn represent?
- A.East Stirlingshirecorrect
- B.Wellwood
- C.Grimsby Town
- D.Dunfermline Athletic
William Openshaw Freeburn played for East Stirlingshire from 1950 to 1951.
Source: Biography section
8.William Openshaw Freeburn concluded his playing career at which club?
- A.Grimsby Towncorrect
- B.East Stirlingshire
- C.Wellwood
- D.Dunfermline Athletic
William Openshaw Freeburn played for Grimsby Town from 1951 to 1955.
Source: Biography section
9.On what date did William Openshaw Freeburn pass away?
- A.7 April 2019
- B.1 January 2020
- C.15 November 2018
- D.25 December 2019correct
William Openshaw Freeburn died on 25 December 2019.
Source: Biography section
10.What was the age of William Openshaw Freeburn at the time of his death?
- A.88
- B.90
- C.89correct
- D.87
William Openshaw Freeburn died at the age of 89.
Source: Biography section
11.Where did William Openshaw Freeburn die?
- A.Glasgow, Scotland
- B.Hamilton, Scotland
- C.Edinburgh, Scotland
- D.Grimsby, North Lincolnshire, Englandcorrect
William Openshaw Freeburn died in Grimsby, North Lincolnshire, England.
Source: Biography section
12.What was the nationality of William Openshaw Freeburn?
- A.English
- B.Welsh
- C.Irish
- D.Scottishcorrect
William Openshaw Freeburn was a Scottish footballer.
Source: Biography section
13.In what year did William Openshaw Freeburn finish his tenure at Grimsby Town?
- A.1953
- B.1955correct
- C.1957
- D.1951
William Openshaw Freeburn played for Grimsby Town from 1951 to 1955.
Source: Biography section
14.When did William Openshaw Freeburn start his time with East Stirlingshire?
- A.1950correct
- B.1951
- C.1955
- D.1947
William Openshaw Freeburn was with East Stirlingshire from 1950 to 1951.
Source: Biography section
15.Which of these teams did William Openshaw Freeburn play for immediately after leaving Wellwood?
- A.Hamilton Accies
- B.Grimsby Town
- C.Dunfermline Athleticcorrect
- D.East Stirlingshire
William Openshaw Freeburn played for Wellwood (1946-1947) followed by Dunfermline Athletic (1947-1950).
Source: Biography section
16.What was the middle name of William Openshaw Freeburn?
- A.Openshawcorrect
- B.Alexander
- C.James
- D.Robert
The full name of the footballer is William Openshaw Freeburn.
Source: Biography section
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