Hugh Galbraith

Hugh Galbraith (22 December 1868 – 1930) was a Scottish footballer, most notable as a player for Luton Town.

Hugh Galbraith
Personal information
Full name Hugh Galbraith
Date of birth 22 December 1868
Place of birth Govan, Scotland
Date of death 1930 (aged 61–62)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1889 Bootle 1 (0)
1888–1899 Accrington 1 (0)
1890–1891 Middlesbrough Ironopolis ? (?)
1891–1892 Burnley 5 (2)
1892–1897 Luton Town 43 (33)
1897–1898 ? ? (?)
1898–1899 Luton Town 3 (0)
1899–1900 Glossop North End 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Galbraith started his career in England with Bootle in Feb-1889. He played for Bootle in a FA Cup tie against "The Invincibles," Preston North End F.C.. Bootle lost 0-3. The following month he made his League debut at Accrington. He then spent one-year spells with Middlesbrough Ironopolis and Burnley before arriving at Luton Town in 1892. After five years with the club, Galbraith left, but returned a year later for another season with Luton. He finally departed Luton for good in 1899, when he joined Glossop North End for a solitary season before retiring.[1][2] | [3]

References

  1. Collings, Timothy (1985). The Luton Town Story 1885-1985. Luton Town F.C. pp. 309–310. ISBN 0-951067-90-7.
  2. Joyce, Mike. "Hugh Galbraith". Since 1888. Retrieved 30 June 2009. (registration & fee required)
  3. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 17 December 2017. (registration & fee required)
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