Albert James MacLachlan (18 February 1892 – 1956) was a Scottish professional

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, Aberdeen and Heart of Midlothian. MacLachlan joined Aston Villa from St Cuthbert Wanderers in 1913, but played only three games for the English club. He moved to Aberdeen in 1914, where he was appointed captain in 1919 having served as a gunner during World War I. He left Aberdeen for Heart of Midlothian in 1927, and died in 1956. His brothers Fred and John were also footballers.

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1892 births 1956 deaths Sportspeople from Kirkcudbright Men's association football defenders Scottish men's footballers Aston Villa F.C. players Aberdeen F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players

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