Hugh Pollock (footballer)

Hugh Pollock (23 May 1865 – 1910) was a Scottish footballer who played for Everton.[1][2]

Hugh Pollock
Personal information
Full name Hugh Pollock
Date of birth 23 May 1865
Place of birth Newmilns, Scotland
Date of death 1910
Playing position(s) Wing–Half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1884 Kilmarnock Athletic
1885 Liverpool Stanley
1888–1889 Everton 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Hugh Pollock signed, as a 19 year old, for Kilmarnock Athletic in 1884. After one year, like many Scottish footballers, he headed South to England and joined Liverpool Stanley in 1885. He spent three years with Liverpool Stanley and then signed for Everton in August 1888.[3]

Hugh Pollock, playing as a wing–half, made his League and Everton debut on 29 September 1888 at Pike's Lane, the then home of Bolton Wanderers. Everton were defeated by the home team 6–2. Hugh Pollock appeared in that one League match and he left Everton in April 1889.[4][5]

Hugh Pollock died in 1910 aged 34/35.[6]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 210. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 26 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  3. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 26 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  4. Matthews, Tony (2004). Who's Who of Everton. Mainstream Publishing. p. 208. ISBN 1 84018 819 7.
  5. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 26 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
  6. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 26 January 2018. (registration & fee required)
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