James Dunlop (17 May 1870 – 11 January 1892)
was a Scottish
footballer
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who played for
St Mirren and
Scotland
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.
Dunlop cut his knee while playing for St Mirren (where he had risen to the position of club
captain
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
) and subsequently died due to a tetanus infection, aged 21.
[In Memoriam. James Dunlop. Captain, St. Mirren F.C.](_blank)
The Scottish Referee, 18 January 1892, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
He is buried in Woodside Cemetery in western
Paisley. The grave stands at the top of the hill against the north side of the crematorium.
See also
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List of association footballers who died while playing
The following is an incomplete list of association footballers who died during their playing careers.
Association football players who died on the pitch or from pitch related incidents
Following an increase in deaths, both during matches and tr ...
References
Sources
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External links
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London Hearts profile
1870 births
1892 deaths
Scottish men's footballers
Scotland men's international footballers
Men's association football inside forwards
St Mirren F.C. players
Footballers from Paisley, Renfrewshire
Deaths from tetanus
Scottish Football League players
Association football players who died while playing
Sport deaths in Scotland
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