| Intro | South African footballer |
| Was |
Athlete |
| From |
South Africa |
| Type |
Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 6 January 1916, Transvaal |
| Death |
1 November 1984, Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, South West England (aged 68 years)
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William Henry Strauss (6 January 1916 – 16 November 1984) was a South African professional footballer.
A forward, Strauss played for Aberdeen and Plymouth Argyle in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. During the war years he made 2 guest appearances for Clapton Orient in 1941-42. He died in Plymouth on 16 November 1984 Source: Neilson N. Kaufman, historian Leyton Orient, on 15 October 2014
He made 166 appearances in all competitions during his time at Home Park, scoring 42 goals, before retiring in 1953 at the age of 37. He also played Minor Counties Championship matches for Devon from 1950 to 1951. Strauss scored a century in 1950 at The Oval against Surrey Second XI.