William Briscoe was an English footballer who played as a forward.
Briscoe whilst in his first spell at Port Vale
Briscoe in action.
1919–20 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1919–20 season was Port Vale's first season of football back in the English Football League. It was their first Football League season at The Old Recreation Ground, and their first season in which they were in the same division as rivals Stoke. The club were also referred to as "the Valiants" for the first time, a nickname coined by chairman Frank Huntbach.
Back row (players only) Joe Brough, Alf Bourne, unknown, unknown, Peter Pursell Front row: unknown, unknown, Billy Briscoe, Tom Holford (player manager), unknown, unknown
Chairman Frank Huntbach, who coined the Valiants' nickname.
Player-manager Tom Holford.
Bobby Blood scored 24 Second Division goals against all the odds.