About Desmond White
Lived 1911 – 1985 (aged 73). Desmond White was an association football player.
Personal life White was the son of Celtic director Thomas White and was the father of Celtic director Chris White. He served as a flight lieutenant in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and permanently lost the use of his right arm after an accident. He died while on holiday in Crete in June 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Desmond White?
association football player (1911-1985)
When was Desmond White born?
Desmond White was born on 28 September 1911 in Cathcart.
When did Desmond White die?
Desmond White died on 21 June 1985 in Crete.
What was Desmond White's occupation?
Desmond White was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Desmond White (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Desmond White. https://biography.guide/desmond-white/
MLA: "Desmond White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/desmond-white/.
Chicago: "Desmond White." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/desmond-white/.
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