About Isaac Begbie
Lived 1868 – 1958 (aged 90). Isaac Begbie was a British association football player.
Isaac Begbie (4 June 1868 – 30 September 1958) was a Scottish footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian, Leith Athletic, Bathgate, Falkirk and the Scotland national team.
Born in Edinburgh, Begbie made his name with local club Hearts where he played right back and right half, and was captain in the successful team of the 1890s which won the Scottish Cup twice (1891 and 1896) and the Scottish Football League championship twice (1894–95 and 1896–97). During this decade he also won four caps for Scotland, plus three for the Scottish Football League XI.
Near the end of his career he played briefly for Leith Athletic, Bathgate and Falkirk.
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Who was Isaac Begbie?
Scottish footballer (1868-1958)
When was Isaac Begbie born?
Isaac Begbie was born on 4 June 1868 in Edinburgh.
When did Isaac Begbie die?
Isaac Begbie died on 30 September 1958 in Edinburgh.
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Isaac Begbie was an association football player.
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Isaac Begbie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isaac Begbie. https://biography.guide/isaac-begbie/
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