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BILLY’s BATTLES: The career of former Billy Marsden

Author Chris Hunt reveals the trials and tribulations of former Sheffield Wednesday and England left half…

Author Chris Hunt reveals the trials and tribulations of former Sheffield Wednesday and England left half...

Nearly a century after winning back-to-back Division One titles with Sheffield Wednesday, Billy Marsden is the star of my new book, which tells the story of his escape from Holland when the Germans invaded the country in World War 2.
It’s a story I was keen to tell as there’s a family connection – Billy was my grandmother’s cousin – and he had a remarkable life.
Regarded by many as the best half-back in the country during his time with Sheffield Wednesday, his career was cut short af...

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