About Walter Bruce
Lived 1873 – 1941 (aged 67). Walter Bruce was a British association football player.
Walter Bruce (29 November 1873 – 1 February 1941) was a Scottish footballer who played for Vale of Leven, Renton and St Mirren as a centre half. His elder brother Daniel was also a footballer who won the English FA Cup with Notts County in 1894 and later played for St Mirren, possibly being involved in Walter's move there in 1898 He did win the Dumbartonshire Cup with Renton in 1896 and played in the 1903 Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup final which St Mirren lost 5–2 to Celtic. From the next season, he lost his regular place in the Buddies side to Robert Robertson.
Bruce was selected for the Scottish Football League XI in 1902 and 1903, facing the Irish League XI on both occasions.
He continued to live in his birthplace of Bonhill and worked in the Singer Corporation sewing machine factory in Clydebank until his death in 1941.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Bruce?
Scottish footballer (1873-1941)
When was Walter Bruce born?
Walter Bruce was born on 29 November 1873 in Bonhill.
When did Walter Bruce die?
Walter Bruce died on 1 February 1941 in Glasgow.
What was Walter Bruce's occupation?
Walter Bruce was an association football player.
What nationality was Walter Bruce?
Walter Bruce was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Bruce (Scottish footballer)
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