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Willie Ormond

Scottish footballer (1927-1984) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 57

William Esplin Ormond was a Scottish football player and manager. As a player, Ormond was well known as one of Hibernian's Famous Five forward line, winning three league championships in the late 1940s and early 1950s. After a successful spell managing St Johnstone he led Scotland to the 1974 World Cup finals.

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Career 6

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Falkirk F.C.1961-1962274
Scotland1954-195962
Scotland B195210
Scottish Football League XI1947-1958103
Stenhousemuir F.C.194690
Hibernian F.C.1946-1961335147

Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Scotland were unbeaten at that World Cup, but were eliminated on goal difference.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1984 · aged 57