Billy Hogg
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William "Billy" Hogg was an English
footballer who played at outside right, winning the Football League
championship with Sunderland
in 1901–02
, before moving to Scotland
where he won the Scottish League
title three times with Rangers
. He also made three appearances for England
in 1902.
where he became a professional in October 1899. He made his debut on 2 December 1899, scoring in a 5–0 victory over Notts County
. He soon became a regular fixture in the outside-right berth and in his first season Sunderland finished third in the League, with Hogg having made 19 appearances with six goals.
The following season he was ever-present appearing in all 34 league matches, contributing nine goals as Sunderland finished as runners-up. In 1901–02 Hogg missed six games, but increased his goal tally to ten for the season, as Sunderland claimed the Championship by a three point margin over Everton
.
Hogg was selected for all England
's matches in the 1902 British Home Championship
, including the match played at Ibrox Park on 5 April 1902 which was subsequently declared "void" after the collapse of a stand left 25 spectators dead. England had played poorly in their opening matches, drawing 0–0 with Wales
on 3 March 1902 and scrambling a 1–0 victory over the Irish on 22 March. Following the Ibrox disaster
, the Scotland
game was relocated to Villa Park. The match was fiercely fought and ended with a 2–2 draw, sharing the points but giving the trophy to the Scots.
Although never selected again for England, Hogg continued to score regularly for his club, and in 1903–04
he was the club's top-scorer with 12 goals.
Hogg remained with Sunderland until May 1909. In his final season with the Roker Park
club, he scored two hat-tricks in a fortnight, the first away to Woolwich Arsenal on 21 November with the second coming on 5 December, in a 9–1 victory at St James' Park
over bitter local rivals Newcastle United
, with the other goals coming from George Holley
(another hat-trick), Arthur Bridgett
(two) and Jackie Mordue
. Sunderland finished the 1908–09 season in third place, with Newcastle champions.
In his ten years with Sunderland, Hogg made a total of 303 appearances in all competitions, with 84 goals.
, where he joined Rangers
for a fee of £100. In his first season
at Ibrox
, Rangers finished third in the Scottish League table, with Hogg contributing six goals from 29 appearances. In each of the next three seasons, Rangers won the title with Hogg contributing 14 goals from 30 appearances in 1910–11
and 20 goals from 30 appearances in 1911–12
. In each of the three championship seasons, Rangers' top scorer was Scotland
international William Reid
.
By 1913
, injuries were beginning to limit Hogg's appearances and he was only able to make 16 appearances (with five goals) eventually losing his place to Jimmy Paterson
as Rangers claimed the title for the third consecutive season.
before accepting the position of player-manager at Raith Rovers
. Following the outbreak of the First World War, Hogg returned to Wearside
to work in an engineering works. After the war he became a local licensee.
Rangers
was also a professional footballer: he was a half-back with Sunderland
, Sheffield United
and Southampton
and Hartlepool United. Billy Hogg's younger son William played with Bishop Auckland and Bradford City.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who played at outside right, winning the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
championship with Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
in 1901–02
1901-02 in English football
The 1901–02 season was the 31st season of competitive football in England.-League changes:Doncaster Rovers and Burton United replaced Walsall and Burton Swifts in the Football League. Burton United were formed by a merger of Burton Swifts with former League side Burton Wanderers...
, before moving to Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
where he won the Scottish League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
title three times with Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
. He also made three appearances for England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in 1902.
Sunderland
Hogg was born in Sunderland and was playing local football with Willington Athletic when he was spotted by SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
where he became a professional in October 1899. He made his debut on 2 December 1899, scoring in a 5–0 victory over Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
. He soon became a regular fixture in the outside-right berth and in his first season Sunderland finished third in the League, with Hogg having made 19 appearances with six goals.
The following season he was ever-present appearing in all 34 league matches, contributing nine goals as Sunderland finished as runners-up. In 1901–02 Hogg missed six games, but increased his goal tally to ten for the season, as Sunderland claimed the Championship by a three point margin over Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
.
Hogg was selected for all England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
's matches in the 1902 British Home Championship
1902 British Home Championship
The 1902 British Home Championship was an international football tournament between the British Home Nations which was meant to herald the arrival full professional game of football as both England and Scotland fielded fully professional teams for the first time...
, including the match played at Ibrox Park on 5 April 1902 which was subsequently declared "void" after the collapse of a stand left 25 spectators dead. England had played poorly in their opening matches, drawing 0–0 with Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
on 3 March 1902 and scrambling a 1–0 victory over the Irish on 22 March. Following the Ibrox disaster
Ibrox disaster
The Ibrox disaster refers to two accidents, in 1902 and 1971, which led to major loss of life at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.-First Ibrox disaster:...
, the Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
game was relocated to Villa Park. The match was fiercely fought and ended with a 2–2 draw, sharing the points but giving the trophy to the Scots.
Although never selected again for England, Hogg continued to score regularly for his club, and in 1903–04
1903-04 in English football
The 1903–04 season was the 33rd season of competitive football in England.-Events:For the first time ever, a London team, Woolwich Arsenal, is promoted to the First Division and makes the League's reach nationwide...
he was the club's top-scorer with 12 goals.
Hogg remained with Sunderland until May 1909. In his final season with the Roker Park
Roker Park
Roker Park was an English football stadium situated in Roker, Sunderland. The stadium was the home of the English football club Sunderland A.F.C. from 1897 to 1997 before the club moved to the Stadium of Light. Near the end of the stadium's history, its capacity was around 22,500 with only a small...
club, he scored two hat-tricks in a fortnight, the first away to Woolwich Arsenal on 21 November with the second coming on 5 December, in a 9–1 victory at St James' Park
St James' Park
St James' Park, known for sponsorship reasons as the Sports Direct Arena, is an all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United Football Club and is the sixth largest football stadium in the United Kingdom with a capacity of between 52,387 and 52,409.St James'...
over bitter local rivals Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, with the other goals coming from George Holley
George Holley
George Holley was an English professional footballer who spent most of his career as an inside forward with Sunderland, helping them claim the Football League title in 1913...
(another hat-trick), Arthur Bridgett
Arthur Bridgett
George Arthur Bridgett was an English footballer who played most of his career, playing at outside left, for Sunderland and also made eleven appearances for England....
(two) and Jackie Mordue
Jackie Mordue
John "Jackie" Mordue was an English footballer who played at outside right, and won the Football League championship with Sunderland in 1912–13 and made two appearances for England.-Early career:...
. Sunderland finished the 1908–09 season in third place, with Newcastle champions.
In his ten years with Sunderland, Hogg made a total of 303 appearances in all competitions, with 84 goals.
Rangers
In May 1909 he moved to GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, where he joined Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
for a fee of £100. In his first season
1909-10 in Scottish football
The 1909–10 season was the 20th season of Scottish League football.-Overview:Celtic extended their record run of consecutive league titles to six, while Dundee were Scottish Cup winners for the first time...
at Ibrox
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium located on the south side of the River Clyde, on Edmiston Drive in the Ibrox district of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Rangers and has an all-seated capacity of 51,082...
, Rangers finished third in the Scottish League table, with Hogg contributing six goals from 29 appearances. In each of the next three seasons, Rangers won the title with Hogg contributing 14 goals from 30 appearances in 1910–11
1910-11 in Scottish football
The 1910–11 season was the 21st season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: Rangers- Scottish League Division Two :This season Ayr and Ayr Parkhouse have merged to form Ayr United...
and 20 goals from 30 appearances in 1911–12
1911-12 in Scottish football
The 1911–12 season was the 22nd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: Rangers- Scottish League Division Two :-Scottish Cup:...
. In each of the three championship seasons, Rangers' top scorer was Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
international William Reid
William Reid (footballer)
William Reid was a Scottish international footballer and manager, who played as a striker.-Career:Born in the Glasgow suburb of Baillieston, Reid began his senior career in 1903 with Morton, whom he joined from Baillieston Thistle...
.
By 1913
1912-13 in Scottish football
The 1912–13 season was the 23rd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: Rangers- Scottish League Division Two :-Scottish Cup:...
, injuries were beginning to limit Hogg's appearances and he was only able to make 16 appearances (with five goals) eventually losing his place to Jimmy Paterson
Jimmy Paterson
Dr James "Jimmy" Paterson MC was a Scottish doctor and footballer.Born in London but brought up in Glasgow, Paterson was on the books of both Rangers and Queen's Park as an amateur, whilst training as a doctor...
as Rangers claimed the title for the third consecutive season.
Later career
He left Rangers at the end of the season, spending a year with DundeeDundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
before accepting the position of player-manager at Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
. Following the outbreak of the First World War, Hogg returned to Wearside
Wearside
Wearside is an area of north east England, centred on the continuous urban area formed by Sunderland, Seaham and other settlements by the River Wear. Mackems is a nickname used for the people of Wearside....
to work in an engineering works. After the war he became a local licensee.
Honours
SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
- Football League champions: 1901–021901-02 in English footballThe 1901–02 season was the 31st season of competitive football in England.-League changes:Doncaster Rovers and Burton United replaced Walsall and Burton Swifts in the Football League. Burton United were formed by a merger of Burton Swifts with former League side Burton Wanderers...
Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
- Scottish LeagueScottish Football LeagueThe Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
champions: 1910–111910-11 in Scottish footballThe 1910–11 season was the 21st season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: Rangers- Scottish League Division Two :This season Ayr and Ayr Parkhouse have merged to form Ayr United...
, 1911–121911-12 in Scottish footballThe 1911–12 season was the 22nd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: Rangers- Scottish League Division Two :-Scottish Cup:...
& 1912–131912-13 in Scottish footballThe 1912–13 season was the 23rd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: Rangers- Scottish League Division Two :-Scottish Cup:...
Family
Billy Hogg's brother Jack HoggJack Hogg
John "Jack" Hogg was an English footballer who played as a half-back for various clubs in the 1900s.-Football career:Hogg was born in Sunderland and joined his elder brother Billy as a trainee at Sunderland in 1900...
was also a professional footballer: he was a half-back with Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
, Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
and Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
and Hartlepool United. Billy Hogg's younger son William played with Bishop Auckland and Bradford City.