David Fitzsimmons (14 February 1875 – 1931) was a Scottish

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. His regular position was as a half back. Born in

Annbank Annbank is a village in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is around five miles east of Ayr. Originally a mining settlement, it once had a rail link to Ayr via the Auchincruive Waggonway. The village has a village hall, bakery, shop, bowling green, j ...

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, he played for

, Fairfield Athletic, Wigan County and two spells at

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(then known as Newton Heath). His elder brother

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, a

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, also played for Newton Heath, Fairfield and Wigan.Tommy Fitzsimmons
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1875 births 1931 deaths Date of death missing Scottish footballers Manchester United F.C. players Fairfield Athletic F.C. players Wigan County F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Annbank F.C. players Footballers from South Ayrshire English Football League players People from Annbank {{Scotland-footy-defender-1870s-stub