Willie Wilson (footballer, born 1941) explained

Willie Wilson
Birth Date:9 October 1941
Birth Place:Wallyford, Scotland
Youthclubs1:Musselburgh Windsor
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1959–1969
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:116
Goals1:0
Years2:1969–1973
Caps2:131
Goals2:0
Years3:1974–1977
Caps3:52
Goals3:0
Totalcaps:299
Totalgoals:0

Willie Wilson (9 October 1941 – November 2001) was a Scottish football goalkeeper who played in the Scottish Football League for Hibernian, Berwick Rangers and Cowdenbeath.[1]

Wilson played in a number of European ties for Hibernian, including a famous 5–0 victory against Napoli.[2]

He died in November 2001, following major heart surgery.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Willie Wilson. neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. 3 June 2012.
  2. News: Classic Match: Hibs 5 - 0 Napoli, November 29, 1967 . The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 24 March 2008. 3 June 2012.
  3. News: Hibs mourn the loss of goalkeeper great Wilson . The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 8 November 2001. 3 June 2012.