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David Letham

1923 – 2007

Scottish footballer

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About David Letham

Lived 1923 – 2007 (aged 83–84). David Letham was a British association football player and association football coach.

David Letham (7 May 1922 – 17 March 2007) was a Scottish football player and administrator.

Biography Letham attended John Street Secondary School in Bridgeton from 1934. In 1942 he completed teacher training at Jordanhill College. He then enlisted in the RAF as a navigator until the end of the war. He became a Physical Education teacher at John Street, where he remained, with the exception of several years' service in Bernard Street and Albert Secondary schools, until his retirement in 1982. He was principal PE teacher from 1969.

Playing career

Letham played as a wing half for Queen's Park, making 98 appearances in the Scottish Football League.

Letham was also a member of the Great Britain squad at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Administration career

After retiring as a player, Letham became President of both Queen's Park and the Scottish Football League.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Letham?

Scottish footballer (1923-2007)

When was David Letham born?

David Letham was born in 1923 in Scotland.

When did David Letham die?

David Letham died on 17 March 2007 in Scotland.

What was David Letham's occupation?

David Letham was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was David Letham?

David Letham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Letham

· Wikidata: Q5236521

· DBpedia: David Letham

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