About Doug MacFarlane
Lived 1880 – 1965 (aged 84). Doug MacFarlane was a British association football player.
Douglas MacFarlane (24 August 1880 – 22 April 1965) was an English professional footballer who played for Barrow, Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur.
Football career MacFarlane began his career with his home town club Barrow. His goal scoring ability attracted the attention of Burnley where he played 121 matches and found the net on 35 occasions between 1903 and 1907. He signed for Tottenham Hotspur in June 1908 and made his debut in the White Hart Lane's club first fixture in the Football League at home versus Wolverhampton Wanderers on 1 September 1908. The forward featured in 21 matches and scored twice for the Lilywhites before re-joining Barrow to end his playing career.
MacFarlane died in Barrow in Furness on 22 April 1965.
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Who was Doug MacFarlane?
English footballer (1880-1965)
When was Doug MacFarlane born?
Doug MacFarlane was born on 24 August 1880 in Barrow-in-Furness.
When did Doug MacFarlane die?
Doug MacFarlane died on 22 April 1965 in Barrow-in-Furness.
What was Doug MacFarlane's occupation?
Doug MacFarlane was an association football player.
What nationality was Doug MacFarlane?
Doug MacFarlane was British.
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