Bill Muirhead (curler)

Bill Muirhead was a Scottish curler. He is a World Men's silver medallist (1970, 1976), bronze medallist (1969)[1] and three-time Scottish men's champion. His daughter Billie-May competed at the 1983 World Championship. His brother Thomas (Tom) Muirhead is the father of Gordon and grandfather of Glen, Eve, and Thomas Muirhead. Bill previously coached David Smith in the 1980's.

This article is about the Scottish curler. For the Australian politician, see Bill Muirhead.

Bill Muirhead
Curler
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Born(1928-12-27)27 December 1928
Crook of Devon
Died24 November 2021(2021-11-24) (aged 92)
Scone
Team
Curling clubSt. Martins CC, Perth
Curling career
Member Association Scotland
World Championship
appearances		3 (1969, 1970, 1976)
Medal record
Curling
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 1970 Utica
Silver medal – second place 1976 Duluth
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Perth
Scottish Men's Championship
Gold medal – first place 1969
Gold medal – first place 1970
Gold medal – first place 1976

Teams
Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Events
1968–69 Bill MuirheadGeorge HaggartDerek ScottAlex YoungMurray Melville (WMCC)SMCC 1969 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMCC 1969 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)[2][3]
1969–70 Bill MuirheadGeorge HaggartDerek ScottMurray MelvilleSMCC 1970 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMCC 1970 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1970–71 Bill MuirheadBill ReidDerek ScottLen Dudman[4]
1975–76 Bill MuirheadDerek ScottLen DudmanRoy SinclairSMCC 1976 1st place, gold medalist(s)
WMCC 1976 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1983–84 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1984 1st place, gold medalist(s)[5]
1984–85 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1985 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1985–86 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1986 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1986–87 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1987 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1987–88 Bill MuirheadJohn BrydenRoy SinclairJim McArthurSSCC 1988 1st place, gold medalist(s)

References
  1. Bill Muirhead on the World Curling Federation database
  2. Fleming, Don (24 March 1969). "Northcott wins 3rd title; eyes Richardson's mark". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  3. Wood, Larry (22 March 1969). "U.S. goes against Northcott for title". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. Past Winners - Perth Masters (web-archive)
  5. Scottish Senior Champions Men - Scottish Curling


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