About Peter Buchanan
Lived 1915 – 1977 (aged 61). Peter Buchanan was a British association football player.
Peter Symington Buchanan (13 October 1915 – 26 June 1977) was a Scottish footballer who played at both professional and international levels.
Career Buchanan played league football for Chelsea, Fulham and Brentford in The Football League, either side of the Second World War. During the war, Buchanan made guest appearances for several clubs including West Ham United, Southampton, for whom he made 11 appearances between 1942 and 1946, scoring twice, Aldershot, Portsmouth, Millwall, Crystal Palace and Fulham.
He earned one cap for Scotland, scoring in a 5–0 win against Czechoslovakia.
Personal life Buchanan was in a reserved occupation during the Second World War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Buchanan?
Scottish footballer (1915-1977)
When was Peter Buchanan born?
Peter Buchanan was born on 13 October 1915 in Glasgow.
When did Peter Buchanan die?
Peter Buchanan died on 26 June 1977 in Strathaven.
What was Peter Buchanan's occupation?
Peter Buchanan was an association football player.
What nationality was Peter Buchanan?
Peter Buchanan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Buchanan (footballer, born 1915)
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