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Alec Kay

Scottish footballer

Alexander Kay (1879, 15 February 1917) was a Scottish professional football left back who played in the Scottish League for St Bernard's and Partick Thistle. He also played in the Football League for Sheffield United.

01Personal life

A pre-war Royal Scot, Kay served as a rifleman in the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) during the First World War and was killed on the Western Front on 15 February 1917. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

02Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St Bernard's 1898-99 Scottish League First Division 13 0 2 0 , 15 0
1899-1900 Scottish League First Division 14 0 2 0 , 16 0
Total 27 0 4 0 , 31 0
Partick Thistle 1900-01 Scottish League First Division 19 0 1 0 4 0 24 0
Norwich City 1904-05 Norfolk & Suffolk League 1 1 , , 1 1
Career total 47 1 5 0 4 0 56 1
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