Willie Kilmarnock
Scottish footballer
About Willie Kilmarnock
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 87). Willie Kilmarnock was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Kilmarnock (16 January 1922 – 7 June 2009) was a Scottish footballer who most notably captained Motherwell's 1952 Scottish Cup winning team. He also played for Airdrie and Irvine Meadow XI.
Kilmarnock played for Scotland in an unofficial wartime international and represented the Scottish Football League XI, but never received a full cap.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Kilmarnock?
Scottish footballer (1922-2009)
When was Willie Kilmarnock born?
Willie Kilmarnock was born on 16 January 1922 in Irvine.
When did Willie Kilmarnock die?
Willie Kilmarnock died on 7 June 2009 in Irvine.
What was Willie Kilmarnock's occupation?
Willie Kilmarnock was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Willie Kilmarnock?
Willie Kilmarnock was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Willie Kilmarnock
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Kilmarnock. https://biography.guide/willie-kilmarnock/
MLA: "Willie Kilmarnock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-kilmarnock/.
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