Duncan Urquhart
Duncan Urquhart (18 August 1908 – 28 April 1956) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Hibernian, Aberdeen, Barrow, and Waterford.[1][2] Urquhart represented Scotland once, in a 1934 British Home Championship match against Wales.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Urquhart, a "tough tackler" from Newton Stewart, was signed by Hibs during the 1929–30 season.[5] Urquhart was part of the side as Hibs were relegated the following season, but then gained promotion back to the top flight in 1933.[5] He won his only cap for Scotland later that year, but was released by Hibs in 1935 after a heavy Edinburgh derby defeat by Hearts; Urquhart then signed for Aberdeen.[6] In September 1939 Urquhart was signed by Waterford and during his time there was also selected once for the League of Ireland XI.[7]
Personal life
[edit]In 1956, Urquhart died in Edinburgh, Scotland at the age of 47.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. p. 277. ISBN 978-1-909178-84-7
- ^ a b "Duncan Urquhart, international footballer". eu-football.info. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Duncan Urquhart at the Scottish Football Association
- ^ "Wed 04 Oct 1933 Wales 3 Scotland 2". London Hearts Supporters' Club.
- ^ a b Mackay, John R. (1986). The Hibees. John Donald Publishers. p. 119. ISBN 0-85976-144-4.
- ^ Mackay, John R. (1986). The Hibees. John Donald Publishers. p. 132. ISBN 0-85976-144-4.
- ^ The Irish Press, September 19th, 1939
- 1908 births
- 1956 deaths
- Footballers from Edinburgh
- Men's association football defenders
- Scottish men's footballers
- Scotland men's international footballers
- Hibernian F.C. players
- Aberdeen F.C. players
- Scottish Football League players
- Scottish Junior Football Association players
- Newtongrange Star F.C. players
- Barrow A.F.C. players
- 20th-century Scottish sportsmen