Willie Waddell (footballer, born 1919)
William Waddell (12 December 1919 – 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played primarily as a centre half for Aberdeen and Kettering Town.[2] Waddell played for Aberdeen in their 1947 Scottish Cup Final victory against Hibernian.[1][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Waddell | ||
| Date of birth | 12 December 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Renfrew, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1979 (aged 59–60) | ||
| Place of death | South Yorkshire, England[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Strathclyde | ||
| – | Renfrew | ||
| 1938–1950 | Aberdeen | 74 | (0) |
| 1950–1953 | Kettering Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Willie Waddell, AFC Heritage Trust
- Aberdeen: 1946/47 - 2007/08, Newcastle Fans.
- "Scottish Cup Winners' Reward for Consistency". The Herald. Glasgow. 21 April 1947. p. 2. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
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