William Stirling (footballer)

William Newton Stirling (died 13 November 1914) was a Scottish football player, who played as forward for Lomas Athletic Club and Lomas Academy.[2] He was top scorer in the championship of 1897.[3]

William Stirling
Personal information
Full name William Newton Stirling
Place of birth Scotland
Date of death 13 November 1914[1]
Place of death at sea
Playing position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1900 Lomas A.C.
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Scotland, Stirling began his career with Lomas Athletic Club in 1891. With Lomas, he won his first title in 1893.[4] He would win a total of five championships in 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897 and 1898, always playing for Lomas.[5][6]

Death

Stirling had been living in La Paz, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He drowned at sea in 1914.[1]

Titles
Lomas A.C.
Lomas Academy

References
  1. Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
  2. Argentina 1896, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  3. Argentina - List of Topscorers, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  4. The Argentine Association Football League - 1893, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  5. Argentina 1898, Osvaldo José Gorgazzi, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  6. Lomas Athletic Club: A 120 años del primer campeón de AFA" by Denis Fabricatore, Clarín, 25 Aug 2013
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