William 'Billy' Collins 1918-1994 'King of the Concrete Cup Final' After army service, he became a bus conductor, living in Burlington Street. He was a scout leader, involving his troop in all sorts of sport and group activities. He set up football teams and leagues, first one 1953. His pioneering work led to the SRDJFL whose new playing fields are named after William Collins and are opened, and this plaque unveiled, by Larry Carberry, Ipswich Town FC Councillor Warren Bradley Tony Baker (nephew) Linda McDermott

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William Collins Playing Fields, Commercial Road, Liverpool
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by Vauxhall History & Heritage Group on 26 September 2002

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