W. G. Richardson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetW. G. Richardson
English association footballer
Date of Birth: 29-May-1909
Place of Birth: Durham, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 29-Mar-1959
Profession: association football player
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About W. G. Richardson
- William "Ginger" Richardson (29 May 1909 – 29 March 1959) often referred to as W.G.
- Richardson and by the nickname 'Ginger' to avoid confusion with teammate Bill Richardson, was an English professional footballer, who played as a centre forward. He scored four goals in five minutes for West Bromwich Albion against West Ham United at Upton Park on 7 November 1931, a record that is still in Guinness World Records.He scored both of West Brom's goals when they won the 1931 FA Cup Final, beating Midlands rivals Birmingham 2–1.In the 1935-36 season, he scored 39 goals, which is still the West Brom record for top scorer in the top division of the English football league system.
- Richardson was the nephew of English cricketer, Tom Richardson. In 2004, he was named as one of West Bromwich Albion's 16 greatest players, in a poll organised as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations.
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