Bill Strauss (footballer)

William Henry Strauss (6 January 1916 – 16 November 1984) was a South African professional footballer.
A forward, Strauss played for Aberdeen and Plymouth Argyle in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. During the war years he made 2 guest appearances for Clapton Orient in 1941-42. He died in Plymouth on 16 November 1984 Source: Neilson N. Kaufman, historian Leyton Orient, on 15 October 2014
He made 166 appearances in all competitions during his time at Home Park, scoring 42 goals, before retiring in 1953 at the age of 37."Bill Strauss". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 5 February 2010. He also played Minor Counties Championship matches for Devon from 1950 to 1951."Billy Strauss". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 17 February 2011. Strauss scored a century in 1950 at The Oval against Surrey Second XI."Surrey Second XI v Devon". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 18 February 2011."Bill Strauss". Plymouth Argyle. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
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Category:1916 births
Category:1984 deaths
Category:South African soccer players
Category:Association football forwards
Category:Aberdeen F.C. players
Category:Plymouth Argyle F.C. players
Category:Scottish Football League players
Category:English Football League players
Category:South African cricketers
Category:Devon cricketers