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Alexander Donaldson Torrance (29 September 1901 – 14 April 1941) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alexander Donaldson Torrance | ||
Date of birth | 29 September 1901 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 14 April 1941 39) | (aged||
Place of death | Bristol, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Left half | ||
Youth career | |||
Renfrew juniors | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1921–1928 | Bristol City | 167 | (10) |
1928–19?? | Bath City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alexander "Sandy" Torrance initially played locally with Renfrew juniors. Joe Palmer signed Torrance in June 1921 for Bristol City.[2][3][4] Torrance played alongside Bert Neesam and had a benefit match v Gillingham on 15 January 1927 in which Tot Walsh scored 6 goals in a 9–4 win although Torrance himself did not play.[4] Torrance joined Bath City in July 1928. A Fire Guard in the Second World War, Sandy Torrance died on 14 April 1941 after injury in an air raid on Bedminster, Bristol on 11 April 1941.[2][5]
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