Archie Ferguson Explained

Archie Ferguson
Fullname:Archibald Ferguson
Birth Date:9 December 1918[1]
Birth Place:Lochore, Scotland
Death Place:Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:St Andrews United
Years1:1938–1939
Clubs1:Raith Rovers
Caps1:14
Goals1:0
Years2:1946–1949
Clubs2:Doncaster Rovers
Caps2:61
Goals2:0
Years3:1949–1953
Clubs3:Wrexham
Caps3:126
Goals3:0
Years4:1953
Clubs4:Dunfermline Athletic
Caps4:1
Goals4:0

Archibald Ferguson (9 December 1918 – 19 March 1998) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Ferguson signed for Raith Rovers at 19, however his professional career there was cut short due to the outbreak of World War II, and the suspension of the football leagues in the UK.[2]

During the war, Ferguson guested for Bolton Wanderers and Doncaster Rovers.[2]

Ferguson would sign for Doncaster Rovers after the war in 1946, making 61 appearances for the club.[1]

In 1949, Ferguson would move to Wrexham, where he would spend 4 years and met his future wife.[2]

In 1953 Ferguson would move back to Scotland with Dunfermline Athletic, making 1 appearance before retiring.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archie Ferguson . Neil Brown . 4 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Archie Ferguson . Scotland Herald . 4 May 2018.