Willie Telfer
British association football player
About Willie Telfer
Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 77). Willie Telfer was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Telfer (21 March 1909 – 15 May 1986) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half for Blantyre Celtic, Motherwell, Airdrieonians (wartime guest), Dumbarton (wartime guest) and Scotland. He was a member of the Motherwell team that won the club's only Scottish Football League title in 1931–32, missing only one match in that season, and also played in two Scottish Cup finals (1931 and 1939, defeats to Celtic and Clyde respectively).
Both of his international caps came against Ireland; the second resulted in a loss in Glasgow, and Telfer was one of five in the Scotland team who were not selected again.
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Who was Willie Telfer?
British association football player (1909-1986)
When was Willie Telfer born?
Willie Telfer was born on 23 March 1909 in Shotts.
When did Willie Telfer die?
Willie Telfer died on 15 May 1986.
What was Willie Telfer's occupation?
Willie Telfer was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Willie Telfer?
Willie Telfer was British.
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· DBpedia: Willie Telfer (footballer, born 1909)
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