Joshua Wilkinson (footballer)
Joshua Hardisty Wilkinson (14 September 1897 – 14 November 1921) was a Scottish footballer who played for Dumbarton and Rangers.[2] He died from peritonitis two days after keeping goal for Dumbarton in a "particularly rough" match against his former club Rangers in 1921.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joshua Hardisty Wilkinson | ||
Date of birth | 14 September 1897 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 14 November 1921 24) | (aged||
Place of death | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
Dumbarton Academy | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1919–1920 | Rangers | ||
1921–1922 | Dumbarton[1] | 16 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
References
- McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records Division One 1890/91 to 1938/39. Beeston, Nottingham: Tony Brown. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
- "Quirky Injuries". goalkeepersaredifferent.com.
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