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David Galloway

1905 – 1979

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About David Galloway

Lived 1905 – 1979 (aged 73–74). David Galloway was a British association football player.

David Wilson Galloway (6 May 1905 – 1979) was a Scottish footballer who played at inside-left for Raith Rovers, Aberdeen, Preston North End, Port Vale, Carlisle United, Clapton Orient, and Tunbridge Wells Rangers.

Career Galloway played for Wellesley Juniors and Raith Rovers before featuring 14 times in the First Division for Aberdeen in the 1931–32 season. He then left the Pittodrie Stadium and moved south to join the English Football League club Preston North End. He transferred to Port Vale in June 1934. After starting as a regular for the 1934–35 season, he lost his place in October 1934 and was released at the end of the season with just 12 Second Division appearances to his name at the Old Recreation Ground.

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1932–33 Second Division

1933–34 Second Division

31!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!31!!1 Port Vale 1934–35 Second Division

1935–36 Third Division North

1936–37 Third Division North

1937–38 Third Division North

109!!11!!5!!0!!8!!3!!122!!14 Clapton Orient 1938–39 Third Division South

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1979, Preston
Also known as
David Wilson Galloway

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Galloway?

Footballer (1905-1979)

When was David Galloway born?

David Galloway was born on 6 May 1905 in Kirkcaldy.

When did David Galloway die?

David Galloway died in 1979 in Preston.

What was David Galloway's occupation?

David Galloway was an association football player.

What nationality was David Galloway?

David Galloway was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Galloway

· Wikidata: Q5233995

· DBpedia: David Galloway (footballer)

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