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Walter Rutherford

1891 – 1944

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1891 – 1944 (aged 53). Walter Rutherford was an association football player and association football coach.

Walter Couper Rutherford (14 January 1891 – 1 December 1944) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside left. He joined Kilmarnock from the junior leagues during World War I and quickly made an impact, scoring a hat-trick against Rangers, playing one match on loan for Rangers a week later, and being selected for the Scottish Football League XI in a fundraising match, all in 1917. However, he sustained a serious injury midway through the next season, with a benefit match being arranged for him against Celtic in April 1919 to provide an income, as he had been unable to work or play football during that time. Rutherford did not play for Kilmarnock again but was able to make a comeback of sorts, firstly with non-league Alloa Athletic followed by Ayr United and then Johnstone, with a second, swansong spell there 18 months after his first ended.

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Who was Walter Rutherford?

Scottish footballer (1891-1944)

When was Walter Rutherford born?

Walter Rutherford was born on 14 January 1891 in Hutchesontown.

When did Walter Rutherford die?

Walter Rutherford died on 1 December 1944 in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

What was Walter Rutherford's occupation?

Walter Rutherford was an association football player and association football coach.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Rutherford

· Wikidata: Q99639251

· DBpedia: Walter Rutherford (footballer)

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