Willie Wilson (footballer, born 1941)
Willie Wilson (9 October 1941 – November 2001) was a Scottish football goalkeeper who played in the Scottish Football League for Hibernian, Berwick Rangers and Cowdenbeath.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Wallyford, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 2001 (aged 59–60) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Musselburgh Windsor | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1969 | Hibernian | 116 | (0) |
| 1969–1973 | Berwick Rangers | 131 | (0) |
| 1974–1977 | Cowdenbeath | 52 | (0) |
| Total | 299 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Wilson played in a number of European ties for Hibernian, including a famous 5–0 victory against Napoli.[2]
He died in November 2001, following major heart surgery.[3]
References
- "Willie Wilson". www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
- "Classic Match: Hibs 5 - 0 Napoli, November 29, 1967". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
- "Hibs mourn the loss of goalkeeper great Wilson". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 8 November 2001. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
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