Henry Allan (footballer)

Henry Hogg Allan (8 October 1872 – 1965) was a Scottish footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian, East Fife and the Scotland national team.[1]

Henry Allan
Personal information
Full name Henry Hogg Allan[1]
Date of birth 8 October 1872[1]
Place of birth Kingseat, Scotland
Date of death 1965 (aged 92–93)[2]
Place of death Vancouver, Canada
Playing position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1893–1895 Dunfermline Athletic
1895–1896 Cowdenbeath
1896–1905 Heart of Midlothian 98 (0)
1903–1904 → East Fife (loan)
National team
1899–1900 Scottish League XI 2 (0)
1902 Scotland 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Allan joined Hearts from local Fife football in April 1897 and helped the club to their third Scottish Cup success in 1901.[3] He earned a solitary cap for Scotland in March 1902, playing in a 4–1 win over Wales.[4] He represented the Scottish League XI on two occasions.[5] In 1903 he became one of the founding players of East Fife.[2] He later emigrated to Canada.[6]

References
  1. Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  2. "Cowdenbeath FC – Blue Brazil Online | Cowden | The Beath". www.cowdenbeathfc.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  3. "Henry Allan – Hearts Career – from 19 Sep 1896 to 10 Jan 1903". www.londonhearts.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  4. (Scotland player) Henry Allan, London Hearts Supporters Club
  5. "[SFL player] Henry Allan". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  6. Vancouver Home of 21 Famed Soccer Players, The Leader-Post, 22 February 1934
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