Sammy Wilson (footballer, born 1937)
Samuel J. Wilson[1] (30 November 1936 – 30 October 2022)[2] was a Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 November 1936 | ||
Place of birth | Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland | ||
Date of death | 30 October 2022 85) | (aged||
Place of death | Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1954–1956 | Crusaders | ||
1956–1963 | Glenavon | ||
1963–1965 | Falkirk | 60 | (28) |
1965–1968 | Dundee | 50 | (18) |
1968–1970 | Coleraine | ||
Total | 110 | (46) | |
International career | |||
1961–1967 | Northern Ireland | 12 | (7) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
Born in Dromore, County Down on 30 November 1936,[3] Wilson played for Crusaders, Glenavon, Falkirk, Dundee and Coleraine.[1][3] He also earned twelve caps for the Northern Ireland national team.[1][3]
Wilson later became a farmer, auctioneer and estate agent.[1]
References
- "Profile". NIFG. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- Club Condolences
- "Sammy Wilson". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
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