James Gourlay
British association football player
About James Gourlay
Lived 1862 – 1926 (aged 63). James Gourlay was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Gourlay (30 October 1862 – 8 June 1926) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.
Career Born in Cambuslang, Gourlay played club football for Cambuslang (appearing in the 1888 Scottish Cup Final) and made one appearance for Scotland against Ireland in 1886 (a 7–2 victory in which he scored the last goal). He is often confused with another James Gourlay, also a Cambuslang player, who was capped for Scotland in 1888.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Gourlay?
British association football player (1862-1926)
When was James Gourlay born?
James Gourlay was born on 30 October 1862 in Cambuslang.
When did James Gourlay die?
James Gourlay died on 8 June 1926 in Cambuslang.
What was James Gourlay's occupation?
James Gourlay was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James Gourlay?
James Gourlay was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Gourlay (footballer, born 1862)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Gourlay. https://biography.guide/james-gourlay-association-football-player-1862/
MLA: "James Gourlay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-gourlay-association-football-player-1862/.
Chicago: "James Gourlay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-gourlay-association-football-player-1862/.
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