About Willie Newbigging
Lived 1874 – 1954 (aged 79). Willie Newbigging was a British association football player.
William Menzies Newbigging (27 December 1874 – 16 October 1954) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Motherwell, Folkestone, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers.
Career Newbigging started his career with local club Lanark County before joining Tottenham Hotspur for the 1896–97 season when the club turned professional. His debut occurred on 5 September 1896 against Sheppey United in the Southern League Division One. lists one Newbigging – Alex, i.e. Willie's brother Sandy – at the club in 1900–01, playing outfield. Sandy was usually a goalkeeper, but the site also records the player as moving to Nottingham Forest, and the CityGround website makes reference to him having played outfield. Additionally, the 1901 United Kingdom census records Sandy as lodging at an address in Willesden along with QPR player James Bellingham (the same census lists Willie at home in Lanarkshire with the rest of their family). and then back to his hometown club. were also footballers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Newbigging?
Scottish association football player
When was Willie Newbigging born?
Willie Newbigging was born on 27 December 1874 in Larkhall.
When did Willie Newbigging die?
Willie Newbigging died on 16 October 1954 in Douglas.
What was Willie Newbigging's occupation?
Willie Newbigging was an association football player.
What nationality was Willie Newbigging?
Willie Newbigging was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Willie Newbigging
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Newbigging. https://biography.guide/willie-newbigging/
MLA: "Willie Newbigging." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-newbigging/.
Chicago: "Willie Newbigging." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-newbigging/.
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