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Dougie Gray

1905 – 1972

Scottish footballer

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About Dougie Gray

Lived 1905 – 1972 (aged 67). Dougie Gray was a British association football player.

Douglas Herbert Gray (4 April 1905 – 1972) was a Scottish footballer who spent his entire senior career with Rangers and is the longest serving player in the Glasgow club's history.

Career Club Born in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Gray joined the Ibrox club from Aberdeen Mugiemoss in June 1925. A right back, he played for the club 555 times in competitive matches between 1925 and 1946, earning ten league championship and six Scottish Cup winner's medals. Taking into account his appearances in war-time matches and friendlies, he made 940 appearances for the club in all, wearing the shirt more times than any other player, though John Greig is the record holder for appearances in official matches. After leaving Rangers, he acted as a coach at Clyde.

Gray is a member of the Rangers Hall of Fame.

International Gray won ten international caps for the Scotland national football team and made six appearances for the Scottish League representative side.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dougie Gray?

Scottish footballer (1905-1972)

When was Dougie Gray born?

Dougie Gray was born on 4 April 1905 in Alford.

When did Dougie Gray die?

Dougie Gray died on 4 April 1972 in Glasgow.

What was Dougie Gray's occupation?

Dougie Gray was an association football player.

What nationality was Dougie Gray?

Dougie Gray was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dougie Gray

· Wikidata: Q5301126

· DBpedia: Dougie Gray

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