James Dunlop (footballer)

James Dunlop (17 May 1870 – 11 January 1892)[2] was a Scottish footballer who played for St Mirren and Scotland.[2][3][4] Dunlop cut his knee while playing for St Mirren (where he had risen to the position of club captain) and subsequently died due to a tetanus infection, aged 21.[2][3][5]

James Dunlop
The grave of James Dunlop – Woodside Cemetery, Paisley
Personal information
Date of birth 17 May 1870
Place of birth Gourock, Scotland[1]
Date of death 11 January 1892(1892-01-11) (aged 21)
Place of death Paisley, Scotland
Position(s) Inside left
Youth career
Underwood Strollers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1892 St Mirren 33 (10)
International career
1890 Scotland 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

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References

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  1. ^ Mitchell, Andy (2021). The men who made Scotland: The definitive Who's Who of Scottish Football Internationalists 1872-1939. Amazon. ISBN 9798513846642.
  2. ^ a b c "James Dunlop". www.stmirren.info. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  3. ^ a b (Smith 2013, p. 76)
  4. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ^ In Memoriam. | James Dunlop. Captain, St. Mirren F.C., The Scottish Referee, 18 January 1892, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club

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