James Dunlop (footballer)

James Dunlop (17 May 1870 – 11 January 1892) was a Scottish footballer who played for St Mirren and Scotland. Dunlop cut his knee while playing for St Mirren (where he had risen to the position of club captain) and subsequently died due to a tetanus infection, aged 21.

James Dunlop
The grave of James Dunlop – Woodside Cemetery, Paisley
Personal information
Date of birth 17 May 1870
Place of birth Gourock, Scotland
Date of death 11 January 1892(1892-01-11) (aged 21)
Place of death Paisley, Scotland
Position(s) Inside left
Youth career
Underwood Strollers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–1892 St Mirren 33 (10)
International career
1890 Scotland 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is buried in Woodside Cemetery in western Paisley. The grave stands at the top of the hill against the north side of the crematorium.

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