David Hill (Rangers footballer)

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David Hill
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Hill with Rangers in 1877.
Personal information
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Rangers
International career
1881–1882 Scotland 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Hill was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger.

Career

Hill played club football for Rangers, and made three appearances for Scotland. [1] He had been a founder member of Rangers. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 126.