About William Anderson
Born 1860. William Anderson was a British association football player.
William Anderson (born 25 April 1862) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right winger. He played club football for Queen's Park and appeared in the sides that won the Scottish Cup in 1881, 1882 and 1884, and finished as runners-up in the English FA Cup in 1884 and 1885. in an 8–1 win over Wales.
He worked in the insurance industry, and moved to England after living in the United States for several years (where he played for the Chicago Thistles).
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Who was William Anderson?
Scottish footballer (1860-?)
When was William Anderson born?
William Anderson was born in 1860 in Glasgow.
What was William Anderson's occupation?
William Anderson was an association football player.
What nationality was William Anderson?
William Anderson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Anderson (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Anderson. https://biography.guide/william-anderson-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-anderson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-anderson-association-football-player/.
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