About Peter Meehan
Lived 1872 – 1915 (aged 43). Peter Meehan was a British association football player.
Life after football In 1905, Meehan migrated to Nova Scotia in Canada, where he failed to find employment as a football coach and returned to mining.
Meehan died in Port Morien in mid-1915, aged 43, with his wife, Annie Thompson, expecting their eighth child. The cause of his death was variously attributed to appendicitis or pneumonia brought about after spending a night in the snow looking for a missing relative, possibly aggravated by his work as a miner.
Honours Sunderland Football League champions: 1894–95
Celtic Scottish Football League champions: 1895–96
Everton FA Cup finalist: 1897
Southampton Southern League champions: 1898–99 FA Cup finalist: 1900
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Meehan?
Scottish footballer (1872-1915)
When was Peter Meehan born?
Peter Meehan was born on 28 February 1872 in Broxburn.
When did Peter Meehan die?
Peter Meehan died on 26 June 1915 in Port Morien.
What was Peter Meehan's occupation?
Peter Meehan was an association football player.
What nationality was Peter Meehan?
Peter Meehan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Meehan (footballer)
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