Hugh Galbraith Explained

Hugh Galbraith
Fullname:Hugh Galbraith
Birth Date:22 December 1868
Birth Place:Govan, Scotland
Death Date:1930 (aged 61–62)
Position:Winger
Years1:1888–1889
Years2:1888–1899
Years3:1890–1891
Years4:1891–1892
Years5:1892–1897
Years6:1897–1898
Years7:1898–1899
Years8:1899–1900
Clubs6:?
Clubs8:Glossop North End
Caps1:1
Caps2:1
Caps3:?
Caps4:5
Caps5:43
Caps6:?
Caps7:3
Caps8:0
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:?
Goals4:2
Goals5:33
Goals6:?
Goals7:0
Goals8:0

Hugh Galbraith (22 December 1868 – 1930) (another source believes Hugh Galbraith was born in Waterford, Ireland and was born on 2 December 1867) was a Scottish footballer, most notable as a player for Luton Town.

Career

According to the source that states Hugh Galbraith was born in Ireland also records that he started his career in 1886 at a club called Glasgow East End F.C.

In 1887 Galbraith then moved to Dundee Our Boys. According to Wikipedia Galbraith joined a club that got to the Quarter-Finals of the Scottish Cup. Whether Galbraith played in the Scottish Cup matches in unknown.[1]

Galbraith started his career in England with Bootle in Feb-1889. He played for Bootle in a FA Cup tie against "The Invincibles," Preston North End F.C.. Bootle lost 0-3. In February or March 1889 he signed for Accrington. On 23 March 1889 at Thorneyholme Road the home of Accrington FC he made his League and Accrington debut against Bolton Wanderers. Galbraith played as a Inside Forward and Accrington lost 2-3.

He then spent one-year spells with Middlesbrough Ironopolis and Burnley before arriving at Luton Town in 1892. After five years with the club, Galbraith left, but returned a year later for another season with Luton. He finally departed Luton for good in 1899, when he joined Glossop North End for a solitary season before retiring.[2] [3] | [4]

Statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington1888–89The Football League10--10
Burnley1891–92Football League52--52
Luton Town1898–99Second Division 303161

Notes and References

  1. Web site: English National Football Archive. 28 February 2023. (registration & fee required)
  2. Book: Collings , Timothy . The Luton Town Story 1885-1985 . Luton Town F.C.. 1985. 0-951067-90-7. 309–310.
  3. Web site: Hugh Galbraith. Mike. Joyce. Since 1888. 2009-06-30. (registration & fee required)
  4. Web site: English National Football Archive. 2017-12-17. (registration & fee required)