Sam Lawrie

Samuel "Sam" Lawrie (15 December 1934 – 26 August 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right winger. Lawrie made over 300 appearances in the Football League between 1951 and 1968.[1]

Sam Lawrie
Personal information
Full name Samuel Lawrie
Date of birth (1934-08-26)26 August 1934
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 26 August 1979(1979-08-26) (aged 45)
Playing position(s) Right winger
Youth career
0000–1951 Middlesbrough
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1957 Middlesbrough 35 (5)
1957–1964 Charlton Athletic 193 (70)
1964–1968 Bradford Park Avenue 73 (16)
Total 302 (91)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Glasgow, Lawrie began his career with the youth team of Middlesbrough, before making his professional debut in 1951. Lawrie also played in the Football League for Charlton Athletic and Bradford Park Avenue before retiring in 1968.

Death

Lawrie died on 26 August 1979, at the age of 44.[2]

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References

  1. "SAM LAWRIE". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  2. "Death notices - Rest in Peace - 1960s and 1970s". Nigel's Webspace - Galleries of English Football Cards 1965/66 - 1979/80. Retrieved 22 June 2009.


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