Benny Cairns Explained

Benny Cairns
Fullname:	Bernard Cairns^[1] ^[2]
Birth Date:	1928 12, df=y
Birth Place:	Clydebank, Scotland
Position:	Wing Half
Youthclubs1:	Duntocher Hibs
Years1:	1950–1956
Clubs1:	Airdrie
Years2:	1955–1958
Clubs2:	Dumbarton^[3]
Years3:	1958–1961
Clubs3:	Toronto Sparta/Roma
Years4:	1961–1962
Clubs4:	Toronto City
Caps1:	136
Caps2:	87
Goals1:	1
Goals2:	8

Bernard Cairns (born 14 December 1928) was a Scottish footballer who played for Airdrie and Dumbarton.^[4] He played in Canada in 1958 for AC Sparta Toronto in the National Soccer League.^[5] In 1960, he was selected for the NSL All-Star team.^[6] In 1961, he played in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League with Toronto City FC.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bernard Cairns . New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917–1967 . 25 January 2023.
2. Web site: Benny Cairns . National Soccer League . 25 January 2023.
3. Book: McAllister, Jim . The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club . J&J Robertson Printers . 2002 . Dumbarton.
4. Book: Litster, John . Record of Post-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
5. Web site: March 20, 1958. Joins Sparta. 2020-08-23. Newspapers.com. Nanaimo Daily News. 15. en.
6. News: October 28, 1960. Charity Is Only Sure Winner When Italia Plays All-Stars. 11. Toronto Daily Star.
7. News: Waring. Ed. May 20, 1961. 15,000 Fans Expected At Pro Spccer Opener. 25. The Globe and Mail.