James Dunlop (footballer)

For other people with the same name, see James Dunlop.

James Dunlop (17 May 1870 – 11 January 1892)^[2] was a Scottish footballer who played for St Mirren and Scotland.^[2][3][4] Dunlop cut his knee while playing for St Mirren (where he had risen to the position of club captain) and subsequently died due to a tetanus infection, aged 21.^[2][3][5]

James Dunlop

The grave of James Dunlop – Woodside Cemetery, Paisley
Personal information
Date of birth	17 May 1870
Place of birth	Gourock, Scotland[1]
Date of death	11 January 1892(1892-01-11) (aged 21)
Place of death	Paisley, Scotland
Position(s)	Inside left
Youth career
	Underwood Strollers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1888–1892	St Mirren	33	(10)
International career
1890	Scotland	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is buried in Woodside Cemetery in western Paisley. The grave stands at the top of the hill against the north side of the crematorium.

See also

• List of association footballers who died while playing