Ian Crawford
Scottish footballer and manager
About Ian Crawford
Lived 1934 – 2007 (aged 73). Ian Crawford was a British association football player and association football coach.
John "Ian" Crawford Jr. (14 July 1934 – 30 November 2007) was a Scottish football player and coach, who most prominently played for Heart of Midlothian in the late 1950s. He scored two goals as Hearts won the 1956 Scottish Cup Final, the club's first Scottish Cup win in 50 years.
Career
Crawford started his senior career with Hearts' Edinburgh derby rivals Hibernian, but did not make a league appearance for the Easter Road club, who enjoyed the services of the Famous Five at the time. After a spell with Hamilton Academical, Crawford joined Hearts in August 1954. He scored 58 goals in 127 league appearances as Hearts won two league championships and the Scottish Cup during his time at the club. He appeared in Hearts' debut game in Europe on 3 September 1958 against Standard Liège, scoring the club's first goal in European competition.
He was transferred to West Ham United for £10,000 in July 1961, where he played alongside Bobby Moore under the management of Ron Greenwood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Crawford?
Scottish footballer and manager (1934-2007)
When was Ian Crawford born?
Ian Crawford was born on 14 July 1934 in Edinburgh.
When did Ian Crawford die?
Ian Crawford died on 30 November 2007 in Peterborough.
What was Ian Crawford's occupation?
Ian Crawford was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ian Crawford?
Ian Crawford was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Crawford (footballer)
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