Walter Grant (Scottish footballer) explained

Walter Grant
Birth Date:2 August 1893
Birth Place:Aberdeen
Death Date:Swanley, Kent, England
Death Place:1940 (aged 46 or 47)
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1915–1925
Clubs1:Aberdeen
Caps1:91
Goals1:7
Years2:1925–1926
Clubs2:Raith Rovers
Years3:1926–1928
Clubs3:Crystal Palace
Caps3:21
Goals3:5

Walter A. Grant[1] was a Scottish professional football midfielder who played for Scottish clubs Aberdeen and Raith Rovers, and English club Crystal Palace.

Grant joined Aberdeen in 1915. His career was interrupted by the Great War in 1916, but resumed in 1919. He played exactly 100 games for Aberdeen before leaving to join Raith Rovers in 1925.[2] After leaving Raith Rovers, he signed for Crystal Palace in 1926 and spent two seasons there before leaving in 1928.[3]

Career statistics

[4]

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen1915-16Scottish Division One151--151
1919-20601070
1920-21210021
1921-22510051
1922-2319114205
1923-2437371444
1924-25700070
Total9179510012

Notes and References

  1. Book: Purkiss. Mike. Sands. Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. 326. 0907969542.
  2. Web site: Walter Grant profile . AFC Heritage Trust . 18 September 2011.
  3. Web site: Walter Grant profile . Holmesdale.net . 18 September 2011.
  4. Web site: Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile . 2023-04-16 . afcheritage.org.