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Walter Aitkenhead

1887 – 1966

Scottish football player

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Lived 1887 – 1966 (aged 79). Walter Aitkenhead was a British association football player.

Walter Campbell Allison Aitkenhead (21 May 1887 – 19 July 1966) was a Scottish footballer who played for Partick Thistle, Blackburn Rovers and the Scotland national team.

Aitkenhead was born in Maryhill, Glasgow and played just four matches for his first club Partick Thistle before being signed by English club Blackburn Rovers in September 1906. He remained with Blackburn for the remainder of his career, winning the 1911-12 and 1913-14 league championships. He made just one appearance for Scotland, scoring twice in a 4–1 win against Ireland on 16 March 1912. He also took part in the Home Scots v Anglo-Scots international trial match in 1911 and 1914.

During the First World War he "guested" for Preston North End for several seasons. After retiring in 1918 he worked at management level in the Lancashire cotton industry, serving as chairman of a local firm in Blackburn for almost 40 years.

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Who was Walter Aitkenhead?

Scottish football player (1887-1966)

When was Walter Aitkenhead born?

Walter Aitkenhead was born on 21 May 1887 in Glasgow.

When did Walter Aitkenhead die?

Walter Aitkenhead died on 19 July 1966.

What was Walter Aitkenhead's occupation?

Walter Aitkenhead was an association football player.

What nationality was Walter Aitkenhead?

Walter Aitkenhead was British.

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· Wikipedia: Walter Aitkenhead

· Wikidata: Q991428

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