About William Agnew
Lived 1879 – 1936 (aged 56). William Agnew was a British association football player.
William Barbour Agnew (30 December 1880 – 19 August 1936) was a Scottish footballer who played for local club Kilmarnock and Falkirk as well as English clubs Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland.
Agnew, a defender born in Kilmarnock, was also capped by the Scotland national team, making three appearances between 1907 and 1908. He coached at Third Lanark after his playing career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Agnew?
Scottish footballer (1879-1936)
When was William Agnew born?
William Agnew was born on 16 December 1879 in Kilmarnock.
When did William Agnew die?
William Agnew died on 19 August 1936 in Moffat.
What was William Agnew's occupation?
William Agnew was an association football player.
What nationality was William Agnew?
William Agnew was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Agnew (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Agnew. https://biography.guide/william-agnew/
MLA: "William Agnew." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-agnew/.
Chicago: "William Agnew." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-agnew/.
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