William Stirling (footballer)

William Newton Stirling (died 13 November 1914) was a Scottish football player, who played as forward for Lomas Athletic Club and Lomas Academy.[2] He was top scorer in the championship of 1897.[3]

William Stirling
Personal information
Full name William Newton Stirling
Place of birth Scotland
Date of death 13 November 1914[1]
Place of death at sea
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1900 Lomas A.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Scotland, Stirling began his career with Lomas Athletic Club in 1891. With Lomas, he won his first title in 1893.[4] He would win a total of five championships in 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897 and 1898, always playing for Lomas.[5][6]

Death

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Stirling had been living in La Paz, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He drowned at sea in 1914.[1]

Titles

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Lomas A.C.
Lomas Academy

References

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  1. ^ a b Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
  2. ^ Argentina 1896, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  3. ^ Argentina - List of Topscorers, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  4. ^ The Argentine Association Football League - 1893, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  5. ^ Argentina 1898, Osvaldo José Gorgazzi, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  6. ^ Lomas Athletic Club: A 120 años del primer campeón de AFA" by Denis Fabricatore, Clarín, 25 Aug 2013