About Walter Fairgrieve
Lived 1874 – 1915 (aged 40). Walter Fairgrieve was a British association football player.
Football career Fairgrieve was born in Edinburgh and started his football career with Dalry Primrose and Glasgow Perthshire, during which time he earned Scottish junior international honours and represented Glasgow in a game against Lanarkshire.
After a spell with Liverpool and a month's trial period at Everton, he joined Southern League champions Southampton in May 1898 on a professional contract.
In the summer of 1899, he left "the Saints" to join Luton Town of the Football League Second Division,
Personal life Fairgrieve enlisted as a private in the 15th Battalion, Royal Scots of the British Army early in the First World War but did not see any active service. following an attack of angina. He is buried in North Merchiston Cemetery in Edinburgh.
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Who was Walter Fairgrieve?
Scottish footballer (1874-1915)
When was Walter Fairgrieve born?
Walter Fairgrieve was born on 30 August 1874 in Edinburgh.
When did Walter Fairgrieve die?
Walter Fairgrieve died on 2 June 1915 in Edinburgh.
What was Walter Fairgrieve's occupation?
Walter Fairgrieve was an association football player.
What nationality was Walter Fairgrieve?
Walter Fairgrieve was British.
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