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Willie Ross (footballer, born 1919)

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Willie Ross
Personal information
Date of birth (1919-05-02)2 May 1919
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 1990 (aged 70–71)
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Yoker Athletic
1948–1950 Arbroath 55 (26)
1950–1951 Bradford City 4 (2)
Portadown
Total 59 (28)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Willie Ross (2 May 1919 – 1990) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Career

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Born in Glasgow, Ross played for Yoker Athletic, Arbroath, Bradford City and Portadown.[1]

His son Trevor was a professional footballer, playing for Arsenal and Everton.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. ^ Trevor Ross interview, Arsenal archive blog