William Stirling (footballer) explained

William Stirling
Fullname:William Newton Stirling
Birth Place:Scotland
Death Date:13 November 1914[1]
Death Place:at sea
Position:Forward
Years1:1891–1900
Clubs1:Lomas A.C.

William Newton Stirling (died 13 November 1914) was a Scottish football player, who played as forward for Lomas Athletic Club and Lomas Academy. He was top scorer in the championship of 1897.

Career

Born in Scotland, Stirling began his career with Lomas Athletic Club in 1891. With Lomas, he won his first title in 1893. He would win a total of five championships in 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897 and 1898, always playing for Lomas.[2]

Death

Stirling had been living in La Paz, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He drowned at sea in 1914.[1]

Titles

Lomas A.C.
Lomas Academy

Notes and References

  1. Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
  2. http://www.clarin.com/deportes/Lomas-Athletic-Club-campeon-AFA_0_980902282.html Lomas Athletic Club: A 120 años del primer campeón de AFA"