Billy Howden

William Howden (11 November 1879 – 27 January 1937) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.

Billy Howden
Personal information
Full name William Howden[1][2]
Date of birth 11 November 1879
Place of birth Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Date of death 27 January 1937(1937-01-27) (aged 57)
Place of death Ontario, Canada
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Rutherglen Glencairn
c.1900 Rangers[3] 1 (0)
c.1901 Partick Thistle
c.1910 Abercorn
National team
1905 Scotland 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Howden played club football for Rutherglen Glencairn, Rangers, Partick Thistle and Abercorn.

He was capped for Scotland once, playing in a 4–0 win against Ireland in 1905.[4]

Personal life

Howden was born at Dovecotehill, Barrhead, Renfrewshire on 11 November 1879 - the second of the eight children of David Howden and Ann Weir. He emigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1924, where he died on 27 January 1937. He was survived by his wife, Catherine and daughter, Margaret and has living descendants throughout Ontario. His great nephew lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

References
  1. "Partick Thistle - The Early Years - 1904-05".
  2. "William Howden". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. "William Howden". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  4. Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 128.


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