Henry Allan (footballer)
Henry Hogg Allan (8 October 1872 – 1965) was a Scottish footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian, East Fife and the Scotland national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Hogg Allan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1872[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Kingseat, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1965 (aged 92–93)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Vancouver, Canada | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1893–1895 | Dunfermline Athletic | ||
| 1895–1896 | Cowdenbeath | ||
| 1896–1905 | Heart of Midlothian | 98 | (0) |
| 1903–1904 | → East Fife (loan) | ||
| National team | |||
| 1899–1900 | Scottish League XI | 2 | (0) |
| 1902 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Allan joined Hearts from local Fife football in April 1897 and helped the club to their third Scottish Cup success in 1901.[3] He earned a solitary cap for Scotland in March 1902, playing in a 4–1 win over Wales.[4] He represented the Scottish League XI on two occasions.[5] In 1903 he became one of the founding players of East Fife.[2] He later emigrated to Canada.[6]
References
- Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- "Cowdenbeath FC – Blue Brazil Online | Cowden | The Beath". www.cowdenbeathfc.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- "Henry Allan – Hearts Career – from 19 Sep 1896 to 10 Jan 1903". www.londonhearts.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- (Scotland player) Henry Allan, London Hearts Supporters Club
- "[SFL player] Henry Allan". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- Vancouver Home of 21 Famed Soccer Players, The Leader-Post, 22 February 1934
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