Alex Hamill (footballer, born 1912)

Alexander Hamill was a Scottish professional footballer who made over 150 appearances as a centre forward in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath.[3] He also played in the Football League for Carlisle United, Barnsley and Blackburn Rovers.[1] After retiring as a player, he was a member of the committee at Dunnikier Colliery Juniors and served Raith Rovers as chief scout for 25 years.[3]

Alex Hamill
Personal information
Full name Alexander Hamill[1]
Date of birth 1912
Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre forward, right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Hamilton Welfare
0000–1930 Renton Thistle
1930–1935 Cowdenbeath 151 (38)
1935–1936 Blackburn Rovers 21 (4)
1936–1937 Barnsley 24 (4)
1938 Carlisle United 25 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cowdenbeath 1930–31[4] Scottish First Division 34 3 5 1 39 4
1931–32[4] 25 2 2 0 27 2
1932–33[4] 33 10 2 0 35 10
1933–34[4] 28 8 3 1 31 9
1934–35[4] Scottish Second Division 31 15 1 0 32 15
Career total 151 38 13 2 164 40

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 124. ISBN 978-1905891610.
  2. ^ "Blackburn Rovers. Search for inside man". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. x – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Alex Hamill". Cowdenbeath FC – Blue Brazil Online. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.