Matt Paterson
British association football player (born 1888)
About Matt Paterson
Lived 1888 – 1974 (aged 85–86). Matt Paterson was a British association football player.
Matthew Berry Paterson (19 March 1888 – 1974) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half, most notably for Hibernian. played in the 1914 Scottish Cup Final, captained the club and was one of its longest-serving players.
Personal life Paterson served in the Royal Artillery during the First World War. Scottish First Division 32 2 2 1 34 3 1909–10 Scottish Second Division 25 0 6 0 31 0
438 36 38 2 476 38
Honours Hibernian
East of Scotland Shield: 1908–09, 1920–21 Wilson Cup: 1908–09, 1912–13, 1915–16, 1916–17, 1920–21 Rosebery Charity Cup: 1912–13, 1917–18
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Who was Matt Paterson?
British association football player (born 1888)
When was Matt Paterson born?
Matt Paterson was born on 19 March 1888 in Scotland.
When did Matt Paterson die?
Matt Paterson died in 1974 in Edinburgh.
What was Matt Paterson's occupation?
Matt Paterson was an association football player.
What nationality was Matt Paterson?
Matt Paterson was British.
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· DBpedia: Matt Paterson (footballer, born 1888)
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