About William Clunas
Lived 1899 – 1967 (aged 67–68). William Clunas was a British association football player.
Club career
Clunas was born in Johnstone, Scotland. He made his debut for Sunderland on 1 December 1923 against Huddersfield Town in a 2–1 win at Roker Park. Former Sunderland captain Raich Carter hailed Clunas as the best penalty kick taker he had ever seen; Clunas only missed two in his whole career, Overall, during his time at Roker Park, he made 256 league appearances and scored 42 goals, and also played 16 times in the FA Cup, scoring twice. and the second against Wales on 31 October 1925, a 3–0 win in which he scored the last goal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Clunas?
Scottish footballer (1899-1967)
When was William Clunas born?
William Clunas was born on 29 April 1899.
When did William Clunas die?
William Clunas died in 1967.
What was William Clunas's occupation?
William Clunas was an association football player.
What nationality was William Clunas?
William Clunas was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Clunas. https://biography.guide/william-clunas/
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