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]

Joshua Wilkinson
Personal information
Full name Joshua Hardisty Wilkinson
Date of birth 14 September 1897
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 14 November 1921(1921-11-14) (aged 24)
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

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. 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.
  3. "Quirky Injuries". goalkeepersaredifferent.com.


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