William Hamilton
Scottish professional footballer (born 1903)
About William Hamilton
Born 1903. William Hamilton was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Hamilton (24 October 1904 – 19 July 1984) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Born in Musselburgh, Hamilton moved to Glasgow aged 12.
He played for Tollcross YMCA, Vale of Clyde, Shettleston, Bellshill Athletic, Bradford City, Southport, Barrow, Accrington Stanley, Notts County and Alloa Athletic.
For Bradford City he made 13 appearances in the Football League.
After retiring as a player, he worked as an electrician and also served in various roles with former club Shettleston. He had his leg amputated and died within a year.
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Who was William Hamilton?
Scottish professional footballer (born 1903)
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William Hamilton was born in 1903 in Musselburgh.
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William Hamilton was an association football player and association football coach.
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Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hamilton. https://biography.guide/william-hamilton-association-football-player-1903/
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