Scottish footballer (1878–1918)
Sandy McAllister|
Date of birth |
c. 1878 (1878) |
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Place of birth |
Kilmarnock, Scotland |
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Date of death |
31 January 1918(1918-01-31) (aged 39–40) |
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Place of death |
Italy |
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Position(s) |
Centre back |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1897-1904 |
Sunderland |
211 |
(5) |
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1904-05 |
Derby County |
24 |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Sandy McAllister (c. 1878 – 31 January 1918) was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland as a central defender.[1]
Club career
He made his debut for Sunderland against Stoke City on 20 February 1897 in a 4–1 win. at Newcastle Road.[2] He won the English Football League Championship with Sunderland in 1902.[3][4] He made 211 appearances and scored 5 goals in his Sunderland career.[5]
Personal life
Before playing football, McAllister worked as a coal miner.[1] During the First World War, he served as a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers.[6][7] He died of food poisoning in January 1918 while serving in Italy.[1][6][7] McAllister is buried at Giavera British Cemetery.[7]
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