Billy Bloomfield


William George Bloomfield was an English footballer who played as an inside left in the Football League for Brentford.

Career

Bloomfield joined Third Division South club Brentford at a young age and made his senior debut on 19 April 1957, in a 2–2 West London derby draw with Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. He made one further first team appearance against Coventry City in September 1957. Bloomfield spent much of his time at Griffin Park playing for the reserves, scoring 28 goals in 98 appearances. He retired in January 1960 due to failing eyesight and scored a hat-trick in his final reserve team match versus Gillingham.

Personal life

Bloomfield's older brother Jimmy was also a professional footballer. He was diagnosed with a severe eye disorder in the late 1950s.

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