| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ralph Allan Aitken | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1863 | ||
| Place of birth | Kilbarchan, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 10 January 1928 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | Dumbarton, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1883–1886 | Dumbarton[1] | ||
| 1886–1887 | Newcastle West End | ||
| 1886–1890 | Dumbarton | ||
| 1889–1890 | Newcastle West End | ||
| International career | |||
| 1886–1888 | Scotland[2] | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ralph Aitken (16 February 1863 – 10 January 1928) was a Scottish international footballer.
Career
Aitken played for Dumbarton, Newcastle West End, and Scotland.
Honours
- Dumbarton[3]
- Scottish Cup: Runners Up 1886–87
- 2 caps for Scotland between 1885 and 1888, scoring 1 goal
- 6 representative caps for Dumbartonshire between 1883 and 1889, scoring 2 goals.[4]
References
- ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock – The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- ^ Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.
- ^ Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- ^ Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records Division One 1890/91 to 1938/39. Beeston, Nottingham: Tony Brown. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
External links
- Ralph Aitken at the Scottish Football Association
- Ralph Aitken, London Hearts
- Ralph Aitken (The Sons Archive - Dumbarton Football Club History)
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