James Hastie (footballer) explained

James Hastie
Birth Place:Edrom, Scotland
Death Place:West Flanders, Belgium
Position:Right back
Clubs1:Selkirk
Clubs2:Stockport County
Clubs3:Gordon Highlanders
Years4:1914–1915
Clubs4:St. Bernard's
Caps4:1
Goals4:0

James Hastie (1892 – 14 December 1914) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right back in the Scottish Football League for St. Bernard's.[1]

Personal life

Hastie worked in an electrical power station in Edinburgh.[2] Prior to the First World War, he served in the King's Own Scottish Borderers as a territorial.[3] After the outbreak of the war, Hastie enlisted as a private in the Gordon Highlanders in Aberdeen, and was killed in action in West Flanders on 14 December 1914. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate.

Career statistics

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SeasonDivisionLeagueScottish CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
St. Bernard's1914–15Scottish Second Division100010
Career total100010

Notes and References

  1. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  2. Web site: They Died in the Conflict during Season 1914-1915 . 12 July 2020 . Edinburgh's War.
  3. Web site: James Hastie Service Record . 12 July 2020 . Football and the First World War.