Billy Whitehurst reflects on Sunderland career ahead of milestone birthday
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Billy Whitehurst, the former Sunderland forward, turns sixty-seven today. He is noted for his time in football, particularly at Hull City where he scored 47 goals. After brief stints at Newcastle and Oxford United, Whitehurst joined Sunderland in 1988, where he contributed to the team with a physical style of play. His career also included challenges off the pitch, which affected his time with various clubs. Those who watched him play recall a robust competitor during matches.
- •Whitehurst celebrates his sixty-seventh birthday today.
- •He scored 47 goals during his time at Hull City.
- •Joined Sunderland in 1988 after stints at Newcastle and Oxford.
- •Known for his physical style and off-field issues.
- •Played a key role in Sunderland's promotion runs.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — On This Day (10th June 1959): Billy Whitehurst — Sunderland’s Short-Lived Hard Man
"Described as a “lunatic” by Martin Keown and as “Big Bad Billy” by Vinnie Jones, he was not the nicest chap to come up against on a football pitch! Was Billy Whitehurst the toughest player ever to wear red and white?
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