Marr Paterson Explained

Marr Paterson
Fullname:Marr Paterson
Birth Date:1887
Birth Place:Alva, Scotland
Position:Forward
Years1:1908–1911
Clubs1:Leith Athletic
Caps1:38
Goals1:15
Years2:1911–1912
Clubs2:The Wednesday
Caps2:21
Goals2:2
Years3:1912–1914
Clubs3:Leith Athletic
Caps3:38
Goals3:4
Years4:1914–1915
Clubs4:Lochgelly United
Years5:1920
Clubs5:Clackmannan
Clubs6:Leith Athletic
Caps6:0
Goals6:0

Marr Paterson was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward for Leith Athletic and The Wednesday.[1]

Personal life

While a The Wednesday player, Paterson shared accommodation in Sheffield with teammate Jimmy Campbell.[2] He worked for the British Government during the First World War.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leith Athletic1908–09[3] Scottish Second Division701080
1909–10199100299
1910–11126111337
Total38152216016
The Wednesday1910–11[4] First Division14200142
1911–12700070
Total21200212
Leith Athletic1912–13Scottish Second Division24420264
1913–1414070210
Leith Athletic total761931110720
Career total972131112822

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 226.
  2. Web site: Information Sheet . 6 November 2020 . www.sheffieldsoldierww1.co.uk.
  3. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  4. Web site: M Paterson . 6 November 2020 . www.adrianbullock.com.