Willie McCallum (footballer)

Willie McCallum
Personal information
Full name William McCallum
Date of birth (1942-03-30) 30 March 1942 (age 82)[1]
Place of birth Motherwell, Scotland[2]
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1973 Motherwell 272 (1)
1959–1960 → Douglas Water Thistle (loan)
1973[3] St Mirren 7 (0)
1973–1974[4] Dunfermline Athletic 22 (1)
1974–1975[5] Raith Rovers 18 (1)
Total 319 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William McCallum (born 30 March 1942) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a central defender, mainly for hometown club Motherwell, where he spent 14 years;[2] he was the club's 'player of the year' in the 1971–72 season.[6] After leaving Fir Park, he served short spells with St Mirren, Dunfermline Athletic and Raith Rovers.

References

  1. ^ William McCallum | Record vs Heart of Midlothian, London Hearts Supporters Club
  2. ^ a b c Willie McCallum, MotherWELLnet
  3. ^ St Mirren: 1946/47 - 2013/14, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  4. ^ Dunfermline Athletic: 1946/47 - 2013/14, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  5. ^ Raith Rovers: 1946/47 - 2013/14, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  6. ^ "Motherwell FC Player of the Year List". Motherwell Mad. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.


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