Hugh Whyte Explained

Hugh Whyte (24 July 1955 – 9 November 2009)[1] was a Scottish football goalkeeper, who played for Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic.

Whyte, who was born in Kilmarnock, played in the juniors for Hurlford United.[1] Whyte joined Hibernian in 1972 and made five league appearances, but refused to abandon his medical studies when the club asked him to become a full-time professional.[1] He subsequently moved to Dunfermline Athletic in 1976.[1] Dunfermline had been relegated from the First Division in 1975–76 and were unable to sustain full-time football.[2] Whyte established himself as their first choice goalkeeper.[1] Whyte kept the position for nine years, playing 362 games in total while keeping 116 shutouts.[1] After retiring from his football career in 1987, Whyte became the Dunfermline club doctor.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bobby . Robertson. Hugh Whyte, footballer and doctor . sport.scotsman.com . Johnston Publishing . 1 January 2010 . 20 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Hugh Whyte . www.dafc.co.uk . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 20 January 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130422051032/http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20061206/hugh-whyte_2251023_1418495 . 22 April 2013 . dmy-all .
  3. News: Tributes as legendary Pars keeper dies at 54 . Dunfermline Press . Forth Weekly Press . Ally . McRoberts. 12 November 2009 . 20 January 2013.