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'''David Lapsley''' (born 7 April 1924; died January 2001) was a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[football (soccer)|football]] player. He signed for [[St. Mirren F.C.|St. Mirren]] in the summer of 1946, and on 4th September that year made his first team debut against [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]. During his time with the [[Paisley]] club he captained them to the [[Scottish Cup 1958-59#Final|1959 Scottish Cup Final]], whereupon his team mates carried him shoulder high off of the pitch.<ref>{{cite book| first=Jack| last=Paterson| title=Marching On... 125 Years Of The St Mirren Football Club, Paisley| publisher=Saltire Graphics| year=2005| isbn=0 9543647 0 8| page=96}}</ref> |
'''David Lapsley''' (born 7 April 1924; died January 2001) was a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[football (soccer)|football]] player. He signed for [[St. Mirren F.C.|St. Mirren]] in the summer of 1946, and on 4th September that year made his first team debut against [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]]. During his time with the [[Paisley]] club he captained them to the [[Scottish Cup 1958-59#Final|1959 Scottish Cup Final]], whereupon his team mates carried him shoulder high off of the pitch.<ref>{{cite book| first=Jack| last=Paterson| title=Marching On... 125 Years Of The St Mirren Football Club, Paisley| publisher=Saltire Graphics| year=2005| isbn=0 9543647 0 8| page=96}}</ref> |
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In 2005, St Mirren FC officially inducted David Lapsley into their hall of fame.<ref>[http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-sport/renfrewshire-football/renfrewshire-football-st-mirren/2007/11/30/love-street-favourite-joins-exclusive-club-87085-20185471/ LOVE STREET FAVOURITE JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB], ''[[Paisley Daily Express]]'', 30 November 2007.</ref> His 1959 Scottish Cup winning shirt and medal hang in the [[Scottish Football Museum|Scottish Football Museum]] at [[Hampden Park|Hampden Park]]. |
In 2005, St Mirren FC officially inducted David Lapsley into their hall of fame.<ref>[http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-sport/renfrewshire-football/renfrewshire-football-st-mirren/2007/11/30/love-street-favourite-joins-exclusive-club-87085-20185471/ LOVE STREET FAVOURITE JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB], ''[[Paisley Daily Express]]'', 30 November 2007.</ref> His 1959 Scottish Cup winning shirt and medal hang in the [[Scottish Football Museum|Scottish Football Museum]] at [[Hampden Park|Hampden Park]]. David Lapsley was further honoured in 2008 when Paisley South councillor George Adam, who is a Saints supporter, elected to name a new street in his ward after the St. Mirren legend, and as such Lapsley Avenue was born. <ref>[http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-news/road-news/2008/06/27/road-to-be-named-after-st-mirren-legend-lapsley-87085-21161360/ Road to be named after St Mirren legend Lapsley], Paisley Daily Express, Jun 27 2008.</ref> |
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He was also selected for the [[Scottish Football League]] twice, scoring once against the [[Irish Football League]].<ref>[http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/davidlapsley.html David Lapsley], London Hearts.</ref> |
He was also selected for the [[Scottish Football League]] twice, scoring once against the [[Irish Football League]].<ref>[http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/davidlapsley.html David Lapsley], London Hearts.</ref> |
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David Lapsley (born 7 April 1924; died January 2001) was a Scottish football player. He signed for St. Mirren in the summer of 1946, and on 4th September that year made his first team debut against Partick Thistle. During his time with the Paisley club he captained them to the 1959 Scottish Cup Final, whereupon his team mates carried him shoulder high off of the pitch.[1]
In 2005, St Mirren FC officially inducted David Lapsley into their hall of fame.[2] His 1959 Scottish Cup winning shirt and medal hang in the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park. David Lapsley was further honoured in 2008 when Paisley South councillor George Adam, who is a Saints supporter, elected to name a new street in his ward after the St. Mirren legend, and as such Lapsley Avenue was born. [3]
He was also selected for the Scottish Football League twice, scoring once against the Irish Football League.[4]
Notes
- ^ Paterson, Jack (2005). Marching On... 125 Years Of The St Mirren Football Club, Paisley. Saltire Graphics. p. 96. ISBN 0 9543647 0 8.
- ^ LOVE STREET FAVOURITE JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB, Paisley Daily Express, 30 November 2007.
- ^ Road to be named after St Mirren legend Lapsley, Paisley Daily Express, Jun 27 2008.
- ^ David Lapsley, London Hearts.