Billy Wilkinson


Billy Wilkinson was a Scottish footballer who began his football career in 1967/68 playing for Dumbarton, nicknamed 'The Sons'. His career breakthrough came in the 1971/72 season, making 23 appearances and contributing to The Sons' promotion to Division 1. Over the following two seasons, Billy played 51 times before moving to Alloa Athletic in Division 2 scoring 6 goals in 120 appearances for the Wasps. He later moved to Brisbane, Australia. Wilkinson's son, Barry, returned to Scotland to join Dumbarton and spent two years with the club from 1998-2000.