March 2, 1913 By the death of that once popular player, Robert Neill, at his residence in Govan, a link that binds the present Rangers
Category: Obituaries
Coroner’s Inquiry into the death of John Parkinson
December 22, 1911 An inquest regarding the death of Mr. John Parkinson was held last night when a verdict of “Accidental Death, “ was returned.
The death of Harry Nicholl
August 21, 1911 The death is announce of Harry Nicholl, one of the best-known Irish International half backs of recent years. Whilst playing for Belfast
The funeral of Mr. John Milne
Sunday, July 9 – 1911 The funeral of the late Mr. John Milne, P.M., P.P.G.S., of West Kirkdale Lodge (No. 1,756); P.Z., P.P.A.G.S., Walton Chapter
The funeral of Charles Athersmith
September 22, 1910 The death of Charles Athersmith, the once famous Aston Villa right-winger and athlete, occurred at the residence of his mother (Mrs. Hancox)
Death of a famous footballer
Tuesday, September 20 – 1910 The death is announced of Charles Athersmith, the once famous Aston Villa forward, who played for England in a dozen
The death of David Storrier
January 27, 1910 The death occurred at Panmure Street, Arbroath, of Mr. David Storrier, the well-known footballer. Deceased had been in indifferent health for a
The death of Frank Becton
November 6, 1909 The death occurred at his residence in Villiers Street, Preston, on Saturday, after lingering illness, of an old North End player in
Abe Hartley dies
Saturday, October 9 – 1909 Abe Hartley, formerly a well-known footballer, who played for Dumbarton, Everton, Liverpool, and Southampton, died suddenly, on Saturday, at Southampton
The death of John Herbert McLaughlin
August 11, 1909 By the death of Mr. John Herbert McLaughlin, chairman of the Celtic Football Club, a well-known figure in Scottish Athletics has been
The death of Malcolm McVean
June 6, 1907 An ex-Dundee right winger in the person of Malcolm McVean has died at Bonhill, Alexandra, at the early age of 35. McVean
Tragic end for William Walker
Wednesday, January 23 – 1907 Footballers will regret to learn of the tragic death of Willie Walker, the veteran Leith Athletic player which took place
The death of Sam McClure
July 17, 1906 The death occurred at Blackpool on Tuesday of Sam McCure, the well-known footballer, and a member of the Blackburn Rovers team, from
The death of John Middleton Campbell
June 7, 1906 The celebrated Association football players, Johnny Campbell, who a few years ago was the foremost centre-forward in England, died suddenly on Thursday
The death of Fred Bubb
May 23, 1905 Great regret is expressed at the death of young Fred Bubb, who did so well in the Liverpool Football Club reserves last
Jimmy Ross – The “little demon” is dead
Thursday, June 12 – 1902 The announcement on Thursday that Jimmy Ross was dead came as a surprise, and caused a feeling of regret among
Lincoln City’s former captain dies
Saturday, November 9 – 1901 The news of the death of Quentin Neill in South Africa has caused much regret in Lincoln, in which town
George Allan – As a rule he was a scrupulous player
Monday, October 23 – 1899 No doubt to many the news of the death of George Allan, Liverpool’s late and great centre forward, came as
James McBride passes away
Thursday, May 25 – 1899 The death took place very suddenly yesterday at his home at Manchester of James McBride, a well-known Association footballer, formerly
The death of Nick Ross
August 7, 1894 We regret to announce the death of Nick Ross, who for many years has played at full back for Preston North End
The inquest into the death of the Everton F.C. groundsman
August 29, 1893 Inquest and verdict Yesterday afternoon, Mr. S. Brighouse, county coroner, held an inquest at the Spellow House Hotel, Walton, relative to the
Former Everton player dies
Tuesday, November 19 – 1889 We hear that Mr. Mike Higgins, until lately well-known in connection with the Everton Football Club, and late captain of
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