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| Places | Scotland United Kingdom | |
| was | Sports official Athlete Football player Association football player Association football manager | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 9 April 1849, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| Death | 28 February 1906Pollokshields, Glasgow, Glasgow City Council, Scotland (aged 56 years) | |
| Star sign | Aries |
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Biography
David Wotherspoon (9 April 1849 – 28 February 1906) was a Scottish footballer who played as a defender.
Early and personal life
He was born on 9 April 1849 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, son of William Wotherspoon, a baker, and Mary Hamilton. He married Mary Galbraith in 1876 and had five daughters. He died of tuberculosis on 28 February 1906 in Pollokshields, Glasgow.
Career
Wotherspoon played club football for Queen's Park and Clydesdale, and made two appearances for Scotland. He also served as a committee member and club secretary at Queen's Park. He has been credited with the introduction of Queen's Park's black and white hooped kit design.