Peter Lamb (9 June 1925 – 11 July 1978) was a Scottish professional
footballer
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who played as a
right back.
Career
Lamb played for
St Anthony's
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, before signing to
Celtic
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for one season from 1946 to 1947, and then played for
Alloa Athletic
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from 1947 to 1949.
Personal life and death
Lamb was born in
New Monkland
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on 9 June 1925. He married Bridget Gallagher, who predeceased him. After his football career, he worked as an electrician. Lamb died from lung cancer in Alloa on 11 July 1978, at the age of 53.
References
1925 births
1978 deaths
Alloa Athletic F.C. players
Men's association football fullbacks
Celtic F.C. players
Scottish Football League players
Scottish men's footballers
St Anthony's F.C. players
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