William Paul Whittaker (20 December 1922 – 30 August 1977) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Charlton Athletic, Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace as a wing half. He guested for eight additional clubs during the Second World War. Whittaker later played for and managed Eastern Counties League club Cambridge United. At school he was also an outstanding cricketer who Kent wanted to join their nursery.

Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic1946–47First Division90101001947–48First Division110001101948–49First Division80―80Total28010290Brentford (guest)1945–46―4040Huddersfield Town1948–49First Division270403101949–50First Division16000160Total43040470Career total71090800

Honours Charlton Athletic

FA Cup: 1946–47

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