Gribben: William Howat (Bill)

1928-1928 (Player Details)

Centre Half

Born: Glasgow: 28-10-1906

Debut v Blackburn Rovers (a): 08-12-1928

Height&Weight: Unknown

Gribben rose from obscurity to deputise for Ernie Hart in 1928-29, after signing from Beeston Parish Church in August 1928. His debut against the F.A. Cup holders came on the same day as George McNestry’s first appearance. He joined Harrogate AFC in 1929 and played for the Yorkshire League XI against the Leeds League. He died in 1969.