About William Rae
Lived 1924 – 1982 (aged 57–58). William Rae was a British association football player.
William Walker Rae (16 June 1924 – 16 May 1982) was a Scottish footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. Rae played junior football for Petershill before joining Rangers in 1945. He played in 131 league matches for Rangers before moving to Queen of the South in 1956.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Rae?
Scottish footballer for Rangers (born 1924)
When was William Rae born?
William Rae was born on 16 June 1924 in Glasgow.
When did William Rae die?
William Rae died in 1982.
What was William Rae's occupation?
William Rae was an association football player.
What nationality was William Rae?
William Rae was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Rae (footballer, born 1924)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Rae. https://biography.guide/william-rae-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Rae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-rae-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Rae." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-rae-association-football-player/.
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