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]

James Dunlop
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(1892-01-11) (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.

See also

References

  1. "James Dunlop". www.stmirren.info. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  2. (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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