Hugh Gallacher
Scottish footballer
About Hugh Gallacher
Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 82–83). Hugh Gallacher was a British association football player and association football coach.
Hugh Gallacher (26 November 1930 – 14 June 2013) was a Scottish footballer who played for Arbroath, Dumbarton, Clyde, Queen of the South and South Shields.
Gallacher is best known for his time at Dumbarton where in less than eight seasons scored 205 goals in major competitions from 220 games for the club. He played a massive role in the revival of Dumbarton FC who had been relegated to C Division in 1954. The following season Dumbarton benefited from a league reconstruction, where subsequently they finished in the top half of the Second Division for the first time in many years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Gallacher?
Scottish footballer (1930-2013)
When was Hugh Gallacher born?
Hugh Gallacher was born on 26 November 1930 in Vale of Leven.
When did Hugh Gallacher die?
Hugh Gallacher died in 2013 in Clydebank.
What was Hugh Gallacher's occupation?
Hugh Gallacher was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Hugh Gallacher?
Hugh Gallacher was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Gallacher (footballer, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Gallacher. https://biography.guide/hugh-gallacher-association-football-player-1930/
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