Billy Malpass

William Malpass (5 March 1867 – 1939) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers.^[1][2] Famous musical composer and Wolves supporter Edward Elgar wrote one of the first football chants—"He Banged The Leather for Goal"—in honour of Malpass.^[3]

Billy Malpass

Personal information
Full name	William Malpass[1]
Date of birth	5 March 1867[1]
Place of birth	Wednesbury, England[1]
Date of death	1939 (aged 71–72)[1]
Position(s)	Centre Half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1890–1891	Wednesbury Old Athletic
1891–1899	Wolverhampton Wanderers	133	(6)
Total		133	(6)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals