About Claude Lambie
Lived 1868 – 1921 (aged 52–53). Claude Lambie was a British association football player.
Claude Lambie (1868–1921) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre forward. He had two spells in the Football League with Burnley in the late 19th century, as well as playing in the Scottish Football League with Clyde. He is notable for being the first ever Burnley player to score a hat-trick in a competitive match at Turf Moor, and actually scored the club's first four competitive hat-tricks at the ground. After retiring from football, he became a private in the British Army. He went on to score three more hat-tricks in the following season; one against Aston Villa in a 4–4 draw, and two hat-tricks against Derby County. In total he made 27 senior appearances for the Clarets, scoring on 22 occasions before he left the club in the summer of 1891.
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Who was Claude Lambie?
Scottish footballer (1868-1921)
When was Claude Lambie born?
Claude Lambie was born in 1868 in Glasgow.
When did Claude Lambie die?
Claude Lambie died in 1921.
What was Claude Lambie's occupation?
Claude Lambie was an association football player.
What nationality was Claude Lambie?
Claude Lambie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Lambie. https://biography.guide/claude-lambie/
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