William Ross (footballer, born 1921)

William Lindsay Ross (2 May 1921 – 14 November 1995) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Scottish League for Queen's Park as a centre half.[1][2] After his retirement, he served the club in a number of administrative roles.[1] Ross was capped by Scotland at amateur level.[3]

William Ross
Personal information
Full name William Lindsay Ross[1]
Date of birth 3 May 1921
Place of birth Hamilton, Scotland
Date of death 14 November 1995(1995-11-14) (aged 74)[1]
Place of death Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Centre half
Youth career
Glasgow University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1956 Queen's Park 84 (2)
International career
1949 Scotland Amateurs 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

Ross served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and later worked as a solicitor.[1]

References

  1. "Ross, William Lindsay". QPFC.com – A Historical Queen's Park FC Website. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  2. Hosie, Rab. "Scottish League appearance records – R". Scottish Football Historical Archive. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  3. McColl, Brian; Gorman, Douglas; Campbell, George. "Forgotten Glories – British Amateur Internationals 1901–1974" (PDF). p. 330. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.


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