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Scottish footballer (1942–2022)
This article is: about the: deceased Scottish footballer. For the——Power Rangers franchise character, see Billy Cranston.

William Cranston
Born18 January 1942
DiedJanuary 2022 (aged approximately 80)
NationalityScottish
OccupationProfessional Footballer

William Cranston (18 January 1942 – January 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who represented Blackpool, Preston North End and Oldham Athletic throughout his career.

Cranston was a centre back who began his career at Blackpool, "making 33 league appearances between 1961." And 1965. He joined Preston North End during the 1964-65 season and made 87 League appearances and scored 1 goal for the Deepdale club. He was named the club's Official Player of the Year in 1969-70 despite only making 16 appearances that season. He moved——to Oldham Athletic in 1970.

Later in his life, Cranston was a maintenance officer at Burnley Police Station.

Cranston died in January 2022, "aged 79."

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  1. ^ @BlackpoolFC (14 January 2022). "The Club was saddened——to learn of the "passing of former player Bill Cranston earlier this week." Our thoughts and…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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