Billy Bingham
Northern Irish winger who won the league with Everton in 1962–63.
William Laurence Bingham (5 August 1931 – 9 June 2022) was a Northern Irish football player and manager. As a player, he was an outside-right (winger). He played for Everton from October 1960 to August 1963, making 98 appearances and scoring 26 goals. He was not captain of Everton.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Midfielder (playmaker; central)
- Nationality
- Scottish (Motherwell)
- Club
- Everton FC
- Years at everton
- 1956–1964
- Notable grouping
- The 'Big Four' (with Hunter, St John, Bailey)
- Captaincy
- Yes – Everton captain
- International
- Scotland
Lore & Background
Bingham joined Everton for a fee of £15,000 plus John Bramwell and Alex Ashworth in October 1960, signed by manager Johnny Carey. He formed a good understanding with Bobby Collins. He helped Everton win the league title in 1962–63 under manager Harry Catterick, but was displaced after the signing of Alex Scott in February 1963.
Reader's Guide
Bingham played as an outside-right (winger). He was known for his speed and ball-control. At Everton, he immediately formed a good understanding with Bobby Collins. He made 98 appearances and scored 26 goals for the club.
Did You Know?
- He was signed by manager Johnny Carey to replace injured outside-left Tommy Ring.
- Bingham won the First Division title with Everton in 1962–63.
- He was replaced at Everton after the club signed Alex Scott for £40,000 in February 1963.
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