James Dunlop (footballer)
James Dunlop (17 May 1870 in Paisley – 11 January 1892)[1] was a Scottish footballer, who played for St Mirren and Scotland.[1][2] Dunlop cut his knee while playing for St Mirren and subsequently died due to a tetanus infection.[1][2]
 The grave of James Dunlop – Woodside Cemetery, Paisley | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 May 1870 | ||
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 11 January 1892 (aged 21) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside left | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Underwood Strollers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1888–1892 | St Mirren | ||
| National team | |||
| 1890 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He is buried in Woodside Cemetery in western Paisley. The grave stands at the top of the hill against the north side of the crematorium.
References
- "James Dunlop". www.stmirren.info. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- (Smith 2013, p. 76)
Sources
- Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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