About David W. Potter
Lived 1948 – 2023 (aged 75). David W. Potter was a British and Scottish sports journalist, historian and sportswriter.
David W. Potter (29 August 1948 – 29 July 2023) was a Scottish sports writer who published over seventy books, primarily on Scottish football and cricket. He umpired cricket matches in the summer and was the scorer for Falkland Cricket Club. His other passion was drama and he wrote a history of Kirkcaldy's Auld Kirk Players.
David Potter published his first book in 1996. In 2004 he published a biography of footballer Bobby Murdoch. Of the 71 books in his bibliography, 35 are about Celtic Football Club and/or its players. Three are about Forfar Athletic and/or its players and two are about his home town of Forfar. There are eight books about cricket.
Personal life and death Potter lived with his wife Rosemary in Kirkcaldy.
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Who was David W. Potter?
Scottish Sports Writer
When was David W. Potter born?
David W. Potter was born on 3 January 1948 in Forfar.
When did David W. Potter die?
David W. Potter died on 29 July 2023 in Kirkcaldy.
What was David W. Potter's occupation?
David W. Potter was a sports journalist, historian and sportswriter.
What nationality was David W. Potter?
David W. Potter was British and Scottish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David W. Potter. https://biography.guide/david-w-potter/
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