Dave Davidson (footballer)
Scottish footballer
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David Leighton Davidson (4 June 1905 – 30 May 1969[2]) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half.
Full name
David Leighton Davidson
Date of birth
4 June 1905
Place of birth
Aberdeen, Scotland
Date of death
30 May 1969 (aged 63)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Leighton Davidson | ||
| Date of birth | 4 June 1905 | ||
| Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 30 May 1969 (aged 63) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Garthdee | |||
| Aberdeen Argyle | |||
| 1927–1928 | Forfar Athletic | 39 | (6) |
| 1928–1930 | Liverpool | 58 | (2) |
| 1930–1937 | Newcastle United | 128 | (0) |
| 1937 | Hartlepools United | 6 | (0) |
| Gateshead | |||
| Total | 231 | (8) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Aberdeen in June 1905, Davidson played club football for Garthdee, Aberdeen Argyle, Forfar Athletic,[3] Liverpool, Newcastle United, Hartlepools United and Gateshead.[2][4][5]
