Willie Wilson (footballer, born 1941)

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Willie Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (1941-10-09)9 October 1941
Place of birth Wallyford, Scotland
Date of death 2001 (aged 59–60)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Musselburgh Windsor
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1969 Hibernian 116 (0)
1969–1973 Berwick Rangers 131 (0)
1974–1977 Cowdenbeath 52 (0)
Total 299 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Willie Wilson (9 October 1941 – November 2001) was a Scottish football goalkeeper who played in the Scottish Football League for Hibernian, Berwick Rangers and Cowdenbeath.[1]

Wilson played in a number of European ties for Hibernian, including a famous 5–0 victory against Napoli.[2]

He died in November 2001, following major heart surgery.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Willie Wilson". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Classic Match: Hibs 5 - 0 Napoli, November 29, 1967". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Hibs mourn the loss of goalkeeper great Wilson". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 8 November 2001. Retrieved 3 June 2012.


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