Bill Shankly
Scottish footballer and manager
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About Bill Shankly
Bill Shankly, born William Shankly, was a professional soccer player and a soccer manager. As a player, he started his career with Carlisle United. He later joined Preston North End. He did not have many successes as a player. Later, he retired from the game due to age and became a manager instead. He made his coaching debut with Carlisle.
He also coached other minor clubs before joining Liverpool FC as their Head coach. He made an indelible mark at the team by winning the UEFA Cup and the League Championship three times. He managed Liverpool for fifteen years.
Family
He was the son of Barbara and John. He had nine siblings including John, Bobby, Jimmy, Alec, Netta, Elizabeth and Isobel. In 1944, he got married to Agnes Fischer. He had two children named Jeanette and Barbara, and six grandchildren, at the time of his passing.
Death
In 1981, he died in Liverpool.
Awards
In the 1972-1973 season, he won the Manager of the Year Award.
In 1978, he won PFA Merit Award.
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F.A.Q. about Bill Shankly
When is his birthday?
Bill Shankly's birthday is on September 2, 1913.
In how many days is his birthday?
Bill Shankly's birthday is in 137 days
How old was Bill Shankly when he died?
He was 68 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 29, 1981.
How old would he be today?
Bill Shankly would be 110 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Bill Shankly from?
He was born in Glenbuck, East Ayrshire Scotland.