Watty Shirlaw
British association football player (born 1902)
About Watty Shirlaw
Born 1902. Watty Shirlaw was a British association football player and association football coach.
Walter P. Shirlaw, known as Watty Shirlaw (born 1902) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Born Wishaw, Shirlaw played for Larkhall Thistle, Bradford City, Rochdale, Halifax Town and Workington. For Bradford City, he made a total of 99 appearances in the Football League; he also made 12 FA Cup appearances.
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Who was Watty Shirlaw?
British association football player (born 1902)
When was Watty Shirlaw born?
Watty Shirlaw was born in 1902 in Wishaw.
What was Watty Shirlaw's occupation?
Watty Shirlaw was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Watty Shirlaw?
Watty Shirlaw was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Watty Shirlaw. https://biography.guide/watty-shirlaw/
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