David Fraser (footballer) explained

David Fraser
Fullname:David McLean Fraser
Birth Date:6 June 1937
Birth Place:Newtongrange, Scotland
Position:Left winger
Youthyears1:1952–1953
Youthclubs1:Broughton Star
Youthyears2:1953
Youthclubs2:Arniston Rangers
Youthyears3:1953–1955
Youthclubs3:Hull City
Years1:1955–1958
Clubs1:Hull City
Caps1:11
Goals1:7
Years2:1958–1959
Clubs2:Mansfield Town
Caps2:6
Goals2:1
Years3:1959–1960
Clubs3:Third Lanark
Caps3:7
Goals3:1
Years4:1960–1963
Clubs4:Cowdenbeath
Caps4:83
Goals4:46
Clubs5:North Ferriby United
Totalcaps:107+
Totalgoals:55+
Managerclubs1:Hull Brunswick
Managerclubs2:North Ferriby United

David McLean Fraser (6 June 1937 – January 2019) was a Scottish professional football player, coach and scout who played as a left winger.

Career

Born in Newtongrange, Fraser played for Broughton Star and Arniston Rangers before signing for Hull City in 1953.[1] He turned professional in 1954, and joined the first-team for the 1955–56 season.[1] He later played for Mansfield Town, Third Lanark, Cowdenbeath and North Ferriby United.[1] Whilst playing for North Ferriby he worked as a prison officer in a borstal.[1] He later managed Hull Brunswick and North Ferriby United, before working as a scout for a number of clubs, including Hull City.[1]

Personal life

He was married to Eric Holah's sister.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 458 David Fraser – On Cloud Seven.
  2. Web site: 488 Eric Holah – On Cloud Seven.