About Davie Laing
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 92). Davie Laing was a British association football player.
David Laing (20 February 1925 – 15 July 2017) was a Scottish professional footballer.
Laing played for Hearts for eight years and represented the Scottish League XI while there in 1952. His last game for the club was on 4 September 1954 in a 3–2 home victory against Celtic; He left Hearts a day later. His position in the team was given to Dave Mackay, who became a regular first team pick. Laing missed out as Hearts won their breakthrough trophy of the Tommy Walker era, the Scottish League Cup in 1954.
Laing though was to enjoy success of his own elsewhere, as he joined Clyde. He helped them win the 1955 Scottish Cup Final in his first season. Laing is generally accepted to have been man of the match in both the first game of the final and its replay. Laing died in July 2017, aged 92.
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Who was Davie Laing?
Scottish footballer (1925-2017)
When was Davie Laing born?
Davie Laing was born on 20 February 1925 in Strathmiglo.
When did Davie Laing die?
Davie Laing died on 15 July 2017.
What was Davie Laing's occupation?
Davie Laing was an association football player.
What nationality was Davie Laing?
Davie Laing was British.
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