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Willie Thornton
Scottish footballer (1920-1991) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 71
William Thornton MM was a Scottish footballer and manager. Thornton's entire senior playing career was spent with Rangers, and Thornton is considered to be one of the greatest players in the club's history.
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Close ties
- William Waddell Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1939-1954
- Ian McColl Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1945-1954
- Scot Symon Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1938-1947
- Sammy Cox Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1946-1954
- Willie Woodburn Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1938-1954
- Johnny Hubbard Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1949-1954
Billy Liddell Teammate at Scotland national team, 1946-1952
Eric Caldow Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1952-1954- Billy Simpson Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1950-1954
- Alex Forbes Teammate at Scotland national team, 1947-1952
Bob McPhail Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1936-1940
Bill Perry Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1947-1949- Billy Steel Teammate at Scotland national team, 1947-1952
- George Niven Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1951-1954
- Jimmy Simpson Teammate at Rangers F.C., 1936-1940
Also in Français
Career 3
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Scottish Football League XI194910
Scotland1946-195281
Rangers F.C.1936-1954219138
About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1991 · aged 71
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