Northern Irish footballer (1936–2022)
Sammy Wilson|
| Full name |
Samuel J. Wilson |
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| Date of birth |
(1936-11-30)30 November 1936 |
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| Place of birth |
Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland |
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| Date of death |
30 October 2022(2022-10-30) (aged 85) |
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| Place of death |
Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland |
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| Height |
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
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| Position(s) |
Forward |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 1954–1956 |
Crusaders |
|
|
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| 1956–1963 |
Glenavon |
|
|
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| 1963–1965 |
Falkirk |
60 |
(28) |
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| 1965–1968 |
Dundee |
50 |
(18) |
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| 1968–1970 |
Coleraine |
|
|
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| Total |
|
110 |
(46) |
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| 1961–1967 |
Northern Ireland |
12 |
(7) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Samuel J. Wilson[1] (30 November 1936 – 30 October 2022)[2] was a Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward.
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
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