About Ernie Yard
Lived 1941 – 2004 (aged 62–63). Ernie Yard was a British association football player.
Ernest John Yard (3 May 1941 – 23 November 2004) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a forward or winger. He could also play as a full back.
Playing career Yard was born in Stranraer, Scotland and began his youth career at hometown club Stranraer going on to a senior career at the club. He later played for Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle, Bury, Crystal Palace and Reading before moving to South Africa where he played for Cape Town City. Yard made a total of 260 appearances in the Scottish League and the English Football League and scored 53 goals.
Ernie Yard died in November 2004, aged 63. 1973 Champion of Champions: 1974
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Who was Ernie Yard?
Scottish footballer (1941-2004)
When was Ernie Yard born?
Ernie Yard was born on 3 May 1941 in Stranraer.
When did Ernie Yard die?
Ernie Yard died in 2004 in Cape Town.
What was Ernie Yard's occupation?
Ernie Yard was an association football player.
What nationality was Ernie Yard?
Ernie Yard was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Yard. https://biography.guide/ernie-yard/
MLA: "Ernie Yard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-yard/.
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