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David Bain

1900 – 1966

Scottish footballer

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About David Bain

Lived 1900 – 1966 (aged 65). David Bain was a British association football player.

Career Born in Rutherglen in Lanarkshire, Bain played for local Rutherglen Glencairn and was capped once for Scotland Juniors in April 1922 before signing for Manchester United, then in England's second tier, at the age of 21. He was a member of the inconsistent squad built around Dixie Dean who were nearly relegated but then immediately went on to take the league title in 1927–28, albeit by then Bain had fallen out of favour, featuring only twice in the championship season.

After his Goodison Park experience he joined Bristol City,

Personal life Bain's older brother, Jimmy, also played for Manchester United. Although they were at the club at the same time for two years, they never appeared together in a competitive fixture.

In 1927, Bain married a Welsh girl in Bootle and two sons were born of their marriage. From 1948, they lived in Mather Avenue in Allerton, Liverpool, where he died in 1966.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Bain?

Scottish footballer (1900-1966)

When was David Bain born?

David Bain was born on 5 August 1900 in Rutherglen.

When did David Bain die?

David Bain died on 22 February 1966 in Liverpool.

What was David Bain's occupation?

David Bain was an association football player.

What nationality was David Bain?

David Bain was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Bain

· Wikidata: Q5231056

· DBpedia: David Bain (Scottish footballer)

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