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Andrew Swann

1878 – 1951

Scottish footballer

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About Andrew Swann

Lived 1878 – 1951 (aged 72–73). Andrew Swann was a British association football player.

Andrew Swann (also known as Harry Swan) (1878 – unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Barnsley, Woolwich Arsenal and Stockport County as a centre forward. He was most notable for being the Football League Division Two top scorer for the 1900–01 season whilst playing for Barnsley. He was born in Dalbeattie in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland.

Career After spells with Lincoln City Swann rose to prominence playing for Barnsley in the Football League Division Two, and was the league's top scorer during the 1900–01 season, with 18 goals.

Following this season, he switched to division rivals Woolwich Arsenal, and made his debut in a 2–1 victory against his old club on 2 September 1901, scoring in the process. However, his time at the Manor Ground would yield just one more goal in six more appearances, with his last game and goal coming in a 1–0 victory over Doncaster Rovers on 30 November 1901. After a brief spell at Gainsborough Trinity,

He returned to Scotland in 1902, before returning to England to play for Mexborough, He later played for Partick Thistle.

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Important facts

Born
1878, Dalbeattie
Birth century
Died
1951

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Swann?

Scottish footballer

When was Andrew Swann born?

Andrew Swann was born in 1878 in Dalbeattie.

When did Andrew Swann die?

Andrew Swann died in 1951.

What was Andrew Swann's occupation?

Andrew Swann was an association football player.

What nationality was Andrew Swann?

Andrew Swann was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Swann

· Wikidata: Q15220497

· DBpedia: Andrew Swann (footballer)

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