William Pickering (footballer)
Introduction '''William Pickering''' (1894 – 9 November 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Burnley as a centre forward. He also played in the Scottish League for Morton.
Personal life In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, Pickering enlisted as a private in the Seaforth Highlanders. Pickering's battalion saw action in the Mesopotamian campaign and he was shot through the head and killed during the Capture of Tikrit on 9 November 1917.He was buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery.
Honours '''Burnley'''* Lancashire Senior Cup: 1914–15
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurnley1913–14First Division3100311914–1510510115Total13610146Morton1915–16Scottish First Division54—54Career total1810101910
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