Hugh Goldie (footballer, born 1874)
Hugh Goldie (born 10 February 1874, date of death unknown) was a Scottish footballer active at the turn of the 20th century. He played in England for Everton, making a total of 18 appearances in The Football League.[1] In his native Scotland his clubs included Celtic, St Mirren and Dundee.[1]
Career
Goldie was born in Dalry, Ayrshire, where his father was a miner. He later moved to the Riccarton area of Kilmarnock where he played football for Hurlford United, when he was not working as a bonded storeman. In 1896 he was spotted by Everton. He was subsequently transferred to Celtic where he spent just over a season during which he was selected to play for the Scottish League XI.[2]
His football career was extensive playing for Hurlford United, St Mirren, Everton, Celtic, Dundee, Barry Town, Millwall and New Brompton.
During his married life he had 4 sons and 4 daughters. His sons Hugh and John both became professional footballers. He died on 1 September 1935 aged 61 in Kilmarnock.