Sammy Stewart (1 May 1920 – 1995) was a Scottish professional

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, who played for East Fife in the

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. Stewart played for East Fife during a successful period, as the club won the

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three times in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He scored two goals for the club. One came on his debut against

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on 27 August 1938 at Bayview after 4 minutes. The second was against the same club, again at Bayview, on 6 April 1960. A gap of 21 years and 223 days.

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1920 births 1995 deaths Date of death missing Place of death missing Sportspeople from Musselburgh Scottish footballers Association football fullbacks East Fife F.C. players Scottish Football League players Tranent Juniors F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Footballers from East Lothian {{Scotland-footy-defender-1920s-stub