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Tom Dunbar

1868 – 1908

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1868 – 1908 (aged 39). Tom Dunbar was a British association football player.

Thomas Dunbar (18 August 1868 – 28 April 1908) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic and Rangers. Following a short loan spell with St Mirren, one of his first Scottish Football League appearances for the Bhoys came at Rangers during a 2–1 victory on 2 May 1891. A few months later, in November 1891, he joined Rangers hoping to play more regularly, but although he did so the team had a poor run of results during the campaign and he returned to Celtic by July of the following year.

He spent the next five years with Celtic and left in 1897, seldom a first choice when all players were available but making a total of 61 League and Scottish Cup appearances for the club across both spells; he was part of the squad which won the title in 1892–93, 1893–94 and 1895–96, and the Glasgow Cup in 1894–95.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Dunbar?

Scottish footballer (1868-1908)

When was Tom Dunbar born?

Tom Dunbar was born on 18 August 1868 in Busby.

When did Tom Dunbar die?

Tom Dunbar died on 28 April 1908.

What was Tom Dunbar's occupation?

Tom Dunbar was an association football player.

What nationality was Tom Dunbar?

Tom Dunbar was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Dunbar

· Wikidata: Q25172141

· DBpedia: Tom Dunbar (footballer)

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