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Alec McCartney

1879 – 1968

Irish footballer

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Lived 1879 – 1968 (aged 88). Alec McCartney was an Irish association football player.

Alexander Douglas McCartney (14 November 1879 – 21 July 1968) was an Irish international footballer, active in both Ireland and England, who played as a full back.

Career Born in the Ballynafeigh district of Belfast, McCartney played youth football with Rosetta National School, Ferndale of the Belfast Alliance League, and then Hatfield, before beginning his senior career in 1900 with Distillery. McCartney later played for Ulster and Linfield before moving to England to join Everton, where he spent a single season without making a League appearance. He moved to West Ham United, along with Everton teammate George Kitchen, in the summer of 1905 and played six Southern League Division One games for the club during 1905–06.

After leaving West Ham, McCartney returned to Ireland and played for Belfast Celtic and Glentoran, before returning to Linfield.

McCartney earned fifteen caps for Ireland between 1903 and 1909.

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Who was Alec McCartney?

Irish footballer (1879-1968)

When was Alec McCartney born?

Alec McCartney was born on 14 November 1879 in Belfast.

When did Alec McCartney die?

Alec McCartney died on 21 July 1968 in Belfast.

What was Alec McCartney's occupation?

Alec McCartney was an association football player.

What nationality was Alec McCartney?

Alec McCartney was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alec McCartney

· Wikidata: Q4714206

· DBpedia: Alec McCartney

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