William Chalmers
Scottish footballer of the 1880s
About William Chalmers
Lived 1860 – 1940 (aged 79). William Chalmers was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Crawford Chalmers (27 July 1860 – 14 May 1940) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Rangers, Clyde, Middlesbrough Ironopolis and Scotland (gaining one cap in 1885).
Club career Chalmers played in Scotland prior to the commencement of the Scottish Football League in 1890; at Rangers, he was involved in their run to the semi-finals of the (English) FA Cup in 1886–87, the last season Scottish clubs were involved.
He also represented the Glasgow F.A. against various opposition, including against Sheffield in the annual inter-city match on four occasions; the result of his final appearance was an 8–1 win at Hampden on 19 January 1889.
Honours Clyde Graham Charity Cup: 1888–89
Middlesbrough Ironopolis Northern League: 1890–91, 1891–92
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Who was William Chalmers?
Scottish footballer of the 1880s
When was William Chalmers born?
William Chalmers was born on 27 July 1860 in Glasgow.
When did William Chalmers die?
William Chalmers died on 14 May 1940 in Rutherglen.
What was William Chalmers's occupation?
William Chalmers was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was William Chalmers?
William Chalmers was British.
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