William Hamilton (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 October 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Musselburgh, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 19 July 1984 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Springboig, Scotland | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Tollcross YMCA | |||
| Vale of Clyde | |||
| Shettleston | |||
| Bellshill Athletic | |||
| 1925–1927 | Bradford City | 13 | (3) |
| 1927–1928 | Southport | 31 | (8) |
| 1928–1929 | Barrow | ||
| 1929–1930 | Accrington Stanley | ||
| Notts County | |||
| Alloa Athletic | |||
| Total | 44+ | (11+) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Hamilton (24 October 1904 – 19 July 1984) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Born in Musselburgh,[1] Hamilton moved to Glasgow aged 12.[2]
He played for Tollcross YMCA, Vale of Clyde, Shettleston, Bellshill Athletic, Bradford City, Southport, Barrow, Accrington Stanley, Notts County and Alloa Athletic.[3]
For Bradford City he made 13 appearances in the Football League.[4]
After retiring as a player, he worked as an electrician and also served in various roles with former club Shettleston.[2] He had his leg amputated and died within a year.[2]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- ^ Frost, p. 397
- ^ a b c "Southport profile". 9 November 2016.
- ^ William Hamilton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ Frost, p. 383