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| 1919-20 Squad Number:
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8 |
| Position:
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Outside Left |
| Date of Birth: |
25th December 1888 |
| Birthplace: |
Herworth Place, Jarrow |
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Nationality:
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English |
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Height:
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5' 4 |
| Weight:
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11st 4lbs |
| Signed: |
19/02/1914 |
| Career History: |
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse. |
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Profile: |
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Willie was wounded by shell in the head and both knees in the summer of 1918, whilst serving in the Gordon Highlanders. At that time, his wife was living in Merkland Road.
He had a productive career with the Dons, interrupted by war, but eventually moved on the St Johnstone.
Willie later lived in the USA Died - Jarrow, 26th June 1964.
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