Donald Fraser (footballer)
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Personal information | |||
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Place of birth | Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Half back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1889โ1890 | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Donald Fraser was a Scottish footballer who played for Sheffield United as a half back[1] Signed in 1889 he had answered United's advert in the Scottish press asking for players to form a club, although he stayed with the Bramall Lane side for just their inaugural season which consisted mainly of friendly fixtures.[1] Known as 'the little Scotsman'[1] he played five games for the Blades in the FA Cup and scored in their first ever Cup game against Scarborough in September 1889.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.
- ^ Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (1999). A Complete Record of Sheffield United Football Club 1889โ1999. Hallamshire Press. pp. 70โ71. ISBN 0-9508588-2-X.
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